Fabio Capello's England side are now top goalscorers among Europe's World Cup qualifiers following their win over Kazakhstan in Almaty.

After surviving an early scare at Central Stadium, Capello's jetlagged team eased to victory and now have 20 goals from their six wins – two more than Germany.

With one game left this season, goals have come from every outfield position on the pitch apart from left-back during the campaign. That includes Wes Brown at right-back last August and Gareth Barry from his defensive-midfield position against Kazakhstan. Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard got the others against Bernd Storck's minnows.

"The goals are very important for the whole team," Capello said. "Heskey played well, he scored, Rooney scored and I'm happy.

"I'm happy because goals improve mentality and confidence. At this moment the confidence is very important because we are at the end of the season."

Barry's goal came against the run of play, with the Kazakhs almost grabbing the lead in the first minute by causing chaos in England's penalty area, then having a goal disallowed for offside.

It was fairly straightforward after that, with Heskey tapping in the rebound after Steven Gerrard's shot, Rooney scoring with a scissor-kick and Lampard scoring a penalty.

There were still some negatives for Capello to ponder, starting with a worrying performance by Glen Johnson, who has had a fine season with Portsmouth but seemed hesitant before being replaced by the experienced David Beckham. With Gary Neville not included in the matchday squad, Beckham and Shaun Wright-Phillips filled in at right-back.

Barry got booked and will miss Wednesday's clash against Andorra, with Beckham finishing the match as a holding midfielder. Michael Carrick is an obvious replacement but is injured.

"I will decide in the next training session and everything is possible," said Capello, who will be without Rio Ferdinand – ruled out yesterday.

The news got even better for Capello after the Kazakhstan win as England Group Six rivals Ukraine and Croatia battled to a 2-2 draw.

Providing the unthinkable does not occur at Wembley on Wednesday, England will have a 10-point lead to take into next season, with three qualifiers remaining for them.

With one win next season expected to be enough to reach South Africa, skipper John Terry believes his side are on course.

"I think the expectation is still there," he said. "I wouldn't say a big weight has been lifted because that pressure at international level is always there.

"We went to Andorra last year and found it difficult, and teams are getting a lot wiser, knowing how to play against the bigger teams, and making it difficult for us.

"But we are playing really well – and are on the way to where we want to be."