England have secured their place in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil after beating Poland in their final qualifier.
Goals from Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard were enough for England on a night they had to win to ensure top spot in their qualifying group.
Second-placed Ukraine won 8-0 in San Marino, ensuring Roy Hodgson’s team had to win in London or face a play-off to qualify.
Before the game, there was criticism after the Football Association (FA) doubled the normal allocation for away fans in response to security concerns prompted by a huge demand for tickets among Britain’s large Polish community.
Initially the Polish FA was given 8,000 tickets, but the FA sold another 10,000 to UK-based Poles, with an eventual crowd of 85,186 watching the game.
England join defending champions Spain, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and the Netherlands in next year’s World Cup, which starts in June.
Ukraine face a two-leg play-off against one of France, Greece, Portugal, Iceland, Romania, Sweden, Denmark or Croatia.
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England Secure Place At Brazil World Cup
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