Chris Brown had put Preston ahead on 60 minutes with a superb volley after chesting down Keith Treacy's pass.
BBC: Norwich 1-1 Preston
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Birmingham responded with Mikael Forssell chesting down a ball, swivelling and shooting only for his low shot to be saved a full stretch by keeper David James.
BBC: Birmingham 0-2 Portsmouth
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After 65 minutes, Wembley erupted when Crouch brought England back on level terms with his 14th goal for his country, superbly chesting down a superb cross from Beckham drilling past the keeper.