But Sturridge produced a goal out of nowhere with England's meaningful effort in the 32nd. A throw-in from Glen Johnson reached his Liverpool teammate, who placed the ball high into the net beyond Fernandez. That aside, throughout the first half Fernandez didn't have a save to make, while Hart was called into action just before the break, coming off his line to deny Luis Ramirez with his left boot.
This wasn't the rousing send-off England fans had hoped for, with the creativity missing and anxious moments. But the pair of goals from defenders added gloss to the win. Cahill first met Jagielka's corner in the crowded penalty area, planting a header into the net in the 65th. Then Fernandez raced off the line to catch Leighton Baines' corner but dropped the ball, which fell onto Cahill's head and dropped for Jagielka to dispatch into the net.
The victory was secure, but it will be far tougher on June 14 for the World Cup opener against Italy.
"There wasn't the match sharpness as much as we would have liked," Sturridge said. "But it was great to be out there and we are happy with the result."
