Summary

  • Welbeck finishes swift break with his shin

  • Then strikes on break in injury-time

  1. Postpublished at 22:36 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Righto, that's it from us for now - see you tomorrow for Wales.

  2. Postpublished at 22:35 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    San Marino, England's next opponents in Group G, made a losing start as they were beaten 2-0 at home by Lithuania, while Estonia beat Slovenia 1-0.

    In Group G, Fabio Capello's Russia overcome Liechenstein 4-0 with the help of two own-goals and a penalty as they also look to bounce back from a dismal World Cup campaign.

    The unfortunate Franz Burgmeier scored the best of the own-goals just after half-time as Russia scored three times after the break.

    Austria and Sweden shared the points from a 1-1 draw in Vienna.

    Bayern Munich defender David Alaba puts the hosts ahead with an early penalty but the Swedes quickly levelled as Erkan Zengin fired home from a Zlatan Ibrahimović flick.

    Montenegro beat Moldova 2-0.

  3. Coming up on Tuesdaypublished at 22:26 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Tomorrow sees Wales get in on the Euro 2016 action with a trip to face Andorra. Can they start with three points? You'll be able to find out right here.

  4. Postpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Elsewhere tonight in the Euro qualifiers, Spain shook off the disappointment of their lame World Cup defence by beating Macedonia 5-1 in Group C.

    The reigning European champions scored twice in as many minutes early on to set up an impressive victory in Valencia with Sergio Ramos cheekily converting from the penalty spot and debutant Paco Alcacer notching on his home ground.

    Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets scored his first international goal in his 69th game to make it 3-1 in first-half stoppage time after Macedonia had pulled one back from the spot.

    David Silva and Pedro Rodriguez, with a superb chip, then wrapped it up for Vicente del Bosque's side.

    In the same group, Slovakia won 1-0 against Ukraine in Kiev thanks to a goal from Róbert Mak.

    Luxembourg led Belarus before drawing 1-1.

  5. Text us on 81111published at 22:20 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Orlando in London: Welbeck hasn't put a smile on my face; had £2 in him to score the only goal at 50-1 then he goes and scores a second in the last minute. Even when England win they make me unhappy! Typical.

    Tom in Rugby: Does anyone else think the team looked much more balanced without Daniel Sturridge tonight? Welbeck's hunger and aggression in the tackle were key tonight, something you don't get with Sturridge. Can they both fit in the same team?

  6. Postpublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    If anyone is contemplating going to Euro 2016 in France - regardless of whether England or any of the other home nations do qualify - it looks like a good one to get around at.

    There will be 10 venues used, from Lens in the north to Marseille in the south. Get your holiday requests in for June/July 2016...

  7. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Chris Bailey:, external Roger Federer, H.R. Giger, William Tell, some bars of Toblerone....your boys took one hell of a beating!

    Antoine V:, external A lot made of the Swiss taking Argentina all the way in the WC. They did also get THUMPED 5-2 by France. Calm down everyone

    Luke:, external This is how we should have gone about the WC qualifiers. Play a young team that can mature together before the tournament.

  8. You cannot be serious!published at 22:09 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    The football may be ticking down but the sport is set to rock on for hours yet.

    It's the final of the men's US Open, as Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic battle it out in New York.

    You can follow all the action here - or more importantly you can see pictures of Bob Dylan playing George Harrison. In jeans.

  9. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Mark Wakerly, external: Do you reckon Roy Hodgson will be happy to discuss the stats of tonight's match

    Tom Miszkowski, external: Plenty of positives to take out of tonight, Hodgson has found a system that suits the players, hitting teams on the break

  10. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Former England international Danny Mills
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "The World Cup was hopeless. It was absolutely diabolical. It's basically the same group of players, with a couple of retirements, and they have gone from diabolical to decent and respectable this evening. It's a long process but we have seen signs of positivity."

  11. Manager reactionpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Roy HodgsonImage source, Getty Images

    England manger Roy Hodgson speaking to ITV Sport: "I thought the way we approached the game from the first minute was exactly what we wanted and we got our reward. We pressurised the ball well, but you need that first goal to get people to come out and attack you. From then I thought we looked dangerous and we had several chances to aggravate the scoreline before Danny Welbeck's second.

    "I think we can improve on how we see out the game, but you have to expect that some players will show a little naivety in that area."

  12. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    That was England's best away performance since, oooh, er, the last time they won in Switzerland.

    It may make the rest of the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign a touch dull though, eliminating the jeopardy from the group...

  13. Flag it uppublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Danny Welbeck celebrates scoringImage source, Getty Images

    Are England's attackers learning semaphore? Danny Welbeck has put a smile plenty of faces tonight.

  14. Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Alan Green
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Well done Roy Hodgson. He doesn't like criticism, he would have been hurt but he's come back tonight."

  15. Postpublished at 21:52 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Don't come here with your logic and reason MNG. That won't wash round here.

  16. Text us on 81111published at 21:51 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    A note of caution from MNG: Great result but l seem to remember that qualifying has not been the issue. Performance AT the tournament is key.

  17. Player reactionpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Danny WelbeckImage source, EPA

    England goalscorer Danny Welbeck speaking to ITV Sport: "We created a number of chances in the first half where the final pass was missing, but once we got the goal we were in control. I think it was a good team performance overall."

  18. Postpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Former England international Danny Mills
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "The defence is a bit of a worry. It was a bit panicky at times, but they will learn."

  19. Player reactionpublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Wayne RooneyImage source, AP

    England captain Wayne Rooney speaking to ITV Sport: "We defended well as a team and took our chances, catching them on the break with the speed we had been hoping to show.

    "I think we knew the game against Norway on Wednesday was going to be difficult, but tonight was always going to be more important and we were focusing on that. We have worked on springing from defence to attack which you saw tonight. It was a happy performance from us."

  20. Postpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Let's not forget that Joe Hart made two very good saves in the game, at crucial times too. It could have been different for England.