( CNN ) -- Two superb goals from Arjen Robben sunk England at Wembley as the Netherlands secured a last-gasp 3-2 win in Wednesday 's busy schedule of international friendlies . It was cruel on England 's stand-in manager Stuart Pearce , who had seen his experimental side battle back from 2-0 down only for the Bayern Munich star to grab the winner in extended injury time . An entertaining game burst into life just before the hour mark as Robben surged forward and drove home a low shot past England goalkeeper Joe Hart . Less than a minute later and the 2010 World Cup runners-up were two ahead as striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar bravely headed home Dirk Kuyt 's perfect cross from the right . Huntelaar , who replaced Robin van Persie at halftime , clashed heads with England defender Chris Smalling in scoring and both played no further part in the match . England had their chances to get on the score sheet and Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge , who had replaced Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard midway through the first half , spoiled an encouraging performance by a bad miss from close range . But soon afterwards central defender Gary Cahill beat the offside trap to slot past Maarten Stekelenburg . Then in the lengthy stoppage time , substitute Phil Jones slipped in forward Ashley Young to score an unlikely equalizer . But Robben was picked out by Mark van Bommel and with Leighton Baines standing off him , he had time to curl a shot home , albeit through a slight deflection off Cahill . England had named an inexperienced team with Tottenham 's Scott Parker as captain ahead of Gerrard , while Pearce giave international starts to young striker Danny Welbeck , his Manchester United teammate Smalling , Chelsea 's Cahill and Everton leftback Baines . Pearce said after the match that he believed a replacement for Fabio Capello would be in place by Euro 2012 . `` I 'm sure they 'll go through the process of getting someone in place before the summer and if they do n't , then they know they have got me available and all the planning is done , '' he said . Meanwhile , one of England 's first group opponents in Euro 2012 , France , scored an upset 2-1 win in Germany in a clash between two former world champions . It was the first defeat for Joachim Low 's team in 11 games , but the home side were left depleted by injuries to regulars . A first-half goal by France 's Olivier Giroud put the visitors on their way to a deserved victory . Giroud , the leading scorer in Ligue 1 this season for his table-topping side Montpellier , then set up substitute Chelsea 's Florent Malouda for the second . Germany 's Brazil-born striker Cacau scoring a late consolation for the hosts . `` From our point of view , everything went well , I was pleased with the way we pushed forward and , of course , I 'm very pleased with the win , '' Blanc , who took over from Raymond Domenech after their sorry 2010 World Cup campaign , told AFP . The United States enjoyed a notable 1-0 win over Italy with Fulham striker Clint Dempsey 's second-half goal earning a fourth successive victory and another boost for new manager Jurgen Klinsmann . Dempsey came close to opening the scoring in the first half as he forced a fine save from Gianluigi Buffon , while Sebastian Giovinco tested U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard . Lionel Messi worked his magic again to help Argentina to a 3-1 win over Switzerland in Bern with a hat-trick . The Barcelona superstar scored twice in the final five minutes to secure victory after Xherdan Shaqiri had leveled his 19th-minute opener . World champions Spain thrashed Venezuela 5-0 in a late kickoff with Messi 's Barca teammate Andres Iniesta putting the home side on their way with the opener . Manchester City midfielder David Silva added the second before Valencia striker Roberto Soldado staked his claim for regular inclusion with a hat-trick to round off a convincing win .
Arjen Robben scores superb double as Dutch beat England 3-2 . Stand-in Stuart Pearce took charge of England in place Fabio Capello . France stun Germany 2-1 in Bremen with Olivier Giroud scoring the opener . Lionel Messi hat-trick as Argentina beat Swizerland 3-1 .