Wednesday, 16 October 2013

England 2 Poland 0: Roy's boys heading for Brazil after Rooney nods opener and Gerrard seals win against Poland

And England will now go to Brazil. No ifs, no buts, no play-offs.
They won Group H by a point from Ukraine and remained unbeaten with a goal difference of plus 25 thanks, largely, to San Marino. It was not emphatic compared to some of the major nations, but hardly disastrous either.
Roy Hodgson, the manager, was proven no turnip, no wally, no clown.
Jumping for joy: Wayne Rooney leaps on Steven Gerrard after the captain scores England's second goal
Jumping for joy: Wayne Rooney leaps on Steven Gerrard after the captain scores England's second goal