ROBERT Green kept a clean sheet as England boosted their World Cup hopes by beating Kazakhstan.

Fellow Hammer Matthew Upson also played the full 90 minutes, helping England win 4-0 against their hosts to secure three precious points and a sixth successive win in Group Six.

The West Ham goalkeeper, who was making his first international start, was called into action immediately when Glen Johnson's backpass put the unmarked Sergei Ostapenko in the clear.

Green spreadhimself to block the Kazakh striker's shot before John Terry cleared the danger.

However, Green was beaten by Ostapenko after 15 minutes but the goal was ruled off-side.

England began to make the gulf in class tell and were soon ahead when Steven Gerrard crossed for Gareth Barry to head home.

The Three Lions grabbed a second when Emile Heskey pounced on a deflection from Gerrard's long-range shot to stab home.

In the second half a moment of magic from Wayne Rooney added a third for the visitors.

The Manchester United striker demonstrated his class with a stunning overhead kick 18 minutes from time.

Frank Lampard added a fourth by converting a penalty after Heskey was chopped down in the area.

The Hammers duo will be hoping to be selected again when England play Andorra at Wembley on Wednesday.