Spain and Italy through to Euro 2012
World champions Spain and Italy completed the formalities of qualification for Euro 2012 on Tuesday, Netherlands are as good as through and England are in a commanding position to secure a place in next year's finals.
Alvaro Negredo and David Villa both scored twice in a 6-0 rout of Liechtenstein to leave Spain,Authentic Baseball Jerseys who will defend their European title next year, eight points clear of Czech Republic in Group I with two games remaining.
Italy were made to sweat in Florence but a late goal by Giampaolo Pazzini earned a 1-0 victory over Slovenia which guaranteed top spot in Group C with two games to spare.
Germany qualified Friday, meaning five of the 16 teams for next year's tournament are known including co-hosts Poland and Ukraine.
Netherlands beat Finland 2-0 but despite winning all eight of their qualifiers they still need a point at home to Moldova next month before they can firm up travel arrangements as Sweden are six points behind with two matches left.
Kevin Strootman and Luuk de Jong were on target for the world's top-ranked nation while Sweden breezed past San Marino 5-0 with Christian Wilhelmsson netting twice.
England,China NFL jerseys wholesale who failed to qualify for the 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland, beat Wales 1-0 at Wembley to move six points clear of Montenegro in Group G.
Coach Fabio Capello will not be taking anything for granted though as defeat in Montenegro next month could leave the door ajar for the Balkan nation to steal first place.
Ashley Young's 35th-minute goal sealed victory for England although Wales should have equalised late on when Robert Earnshaw squandered a golden chance from close range.
"Yes I think we were a bit lucky, they made a big mistake in front of goal but that was our luck," a relieved Capello told reporters. "In the last 15 minutes we suffered a bit."
Spain laboured initially against Liechtenstein but two goals in four minutes from Negredo and a free kick by Xavi before halftime put them in cruise control.
Sergio Ramos got on the scoresheet after the break while Spain's all-time top scorer Villa took his international tally to 49.
"We struggled a bit during the first half-hour but things improved as the game went on and I was lucky enough to score," Villa told Spanish television.
"Now we have a lot of time to think about it (Euro 2012). I think it's going to be important that we managed to qualify so early."
Like England, Italy have had to win over their fans again after a poor showing at the World Cup last year and coach Cesare Prandelli said improvements were still needed after a laboured showing against Slovenia.
World champions Spain and Italy completed the formalities of qualification for Euro 2012 on Tuesday, Netherlands are as good as through and England are in a commanding position to secure a place in next year's finals.
Alvaro Negredo and David Villa both scored twice in a 6-0 rout of Liechtenstein to leave Spain,Authentic Baseball Jerseys who will defend their European title next year, eight points clear of Czech Republic in Group I with two games remaining.
Italy were made to sweat in Florence but a late goal by Giampaolo Pazzini earned a 1-0 victory over Slovenia which guaranteed top spot in Group C with two games to spare.
Germany qualified Friday, meaning five of the 16 teams for next year's tournament are known including co-hosts Poland and Ukraine.
Netherlands beat Finland 2-0 but despite winning all eight of their qualifiers they still need a point at home to Moldova next month before they can firm up travel arrangements as Sweden are six points behind with two matches left.
Kevin Strootman and Luuk de Jong were on target for the world's top-ranked nation while Sweden breezed past San Marino 5-0 with Christian Wilhelmsson netting twice.
England,China NFL jerseys wholesale who failed to qualify for the 2008 finals in Austria and Switzerland, beat Wales 1-0 at Wembley to move six points clear of Montenegro in Group G.
Coach Fabio Capello will not be taking anything for granted though as defeat in Montenegro next month could leave the door ajar for the Balkan nation to steal first place.
Ashley Young's 35th-minute goal sealed victory for England although Wales should have equalised late on when Robert Earnshaw squandered a golden chance from close range.
"Yes I think we were a bit lucky, they made a big mistake in front of goal but that was our luck," a relieved Capello told reporters. "In the last 15 minutes we suffered a bit."
Spain laboured initially against Liechtenstein but two goals in four minutes from Negredo and a free kick by Xavi before halftime put them in cruise control.
Sergio Ramos got on the scoresheet after the break while Spain's all-time top scorer Villa took his international tally to 49.
"We struggled a bit during the first half-hour but things improved as the game went on and I was lucky enough to score," Villa told Spanish television.
"Now we have a lot of time to think about it (Euro 2012). I think it's going to be important that we managed to qualify so early."
Like England, Italy have had to win over their fans again after a poor showing at the World Cup last year and coach Cesare Prandelli said improvements were still needed after a laboured showing against Slovenia.
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