England came from behind to seal a morale 3-1 victory over Egypt at Wembley.
The African Nations Cup winners gave Fabio Capello's men a test in the first half and deservedly led at half-time through Mohamed Zidan's 23rd-minute strike.
England captain John Terry was razzed by a small group of the Wembley crowd in the early stages, but the roasting were replaced by cheers and this victory against the highly-regarded holders of the Africa Cup of Nations will have satisfied coach Capello.
And it was two of the Italian's substitutes, Crouch and Shaun Wright-Phillips, who made the major impact as they staked their claim for a place in England's squad for the World Cup in South Africa.
Crouch, on for Jermain Defoe after half-time, slid in Gareth Barry's pass to draw England level 11 minutes after the half-time.
Fellow sub Shaun Wright-Phillips put England in front in the 75th minute and Crouch sealed victory with his second goal five minutes later.
And Crouch confirmed his outstanding record at England level with his 20th goal in 37 games with 10 minutes left, turning in another emphatic finish from an excellent Wright-Phillips delivery.
England gave a debut to Leighton Baines and the Everton defender delivered a solid display, while Robert Green may well have now moved into pole position to take the goalkeeping berth as he got the nod ahead of David James.
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