Belarus 1 England 3
Wayne Rooney's second-half brace helped England maintain their 100% record in World Cup qualifying group six.
Steven Gerrard had opened the scoring with a superb 25-yard strike (12), but the hosts levelled when an unmarked Pavel Sitko head past David James (28).
Emile Heskey's powerful run and cross was converted by Rooney (50), who then finished off a slick team move (74) before Gerrard smacked a post.
Belarus: Zhevnov, Verkhovtsov, Filipenko, Omelyanchuk, Molosh, Kulchy, Sitko, Putsilo (Rodionov 67), Stasevich (Hleb 90), Kutuzov (Strakhanovich 77), Bulyga. Goal: Sitko 28
England: James, Brown, Ferdinand, Upson, Bridge, Barry, Lampard, Gerrard, Walcott (Wright-Phillips 68), Rooney (Beckham 87), Heskey (Crouch 70). Goals: Gerrard 11, Rooney 50, 74 Ref: T Hauge Att: 32,000
Ferdinand keeps grounded
Defender Rio Ferdinand was pleased with England's performance after their win over Belarus in Minsk - but insisted the job was still far from done.
A brace from Wayne Rooney and a superb strike from Steven Gerrard saw England maintain their 100% qualifying record.
Ferdinand told Setanta Sports: "It's good but still there is much to improve. It doesn't make us qualify - it puts us in a good position."
Gerrard pleased with goal
Steven Gerrard admitted he was happy to put all the debate about his role with England behind him after starring in the 3-1 win over Belarus in Minsk.
The Liverpool midfielder set England on their way to victory with a long-range effort after 11 minutes.
He told Setanta Sports: "Playing for England, you always have a point to prove. You are fighting for the shirt and it's always nice to score and win."