England confirmed their place at next summer’s Euro 2016 after an easy 6-0 victory against minnows San Marino.
All the build-up before the match focused on Wayne Rooney and his pursuit of the England all-time top goalscorer record. The Manchester United forward registered one goal on the night to level with Sir Bobby Charlton on 49 goals in 107 caps.
Wales’ qualification party was put on hold in Cardiff after Gareth Bale and co couldn’t find a way past a resilient Israel team and will now have to wait until October to secure the point they need for France.
Northern Ireland stand on the brink of qualification after a very late Kyle Lafferty goal gave them a 1-1 draw against third in the group Hungary. A point from their remaining two games in October will be enough to send Michael O’Neill’s side to France.
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