England Qualify For The World Cup

[Thomas_Merton]

England have qualified for the 2006 World Cup, with Holland's win over the Czech Republic confirming Sven-Goran Eriksson's team's ticket to Germany.

Frank Lampard's penalty gave England a 1-0 win over Austria at Old Trafford on Saturday, and that meant they only had to beat Poland on Wednesday to qualify.

But Holland's 2-0 victory in Prague means that England and Poland will both take part in next year's tournament.

[lamphun]

Doesn't happen often so I suppose it's worth noting.

[Baht Simpson]

Doesn't happen often so I suppose it's worth noting.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Actually England have qualified for five out of the last six tournaments.

[jackr]

Doesn't happen often so I suppose it's worth noting.