Summary

  • Northern Ireland's best ever start

  • Poland 2-2 Scotland

  • Germany 1-1 Republic of Ireland

  • John O'Shea levels in injury-time

  1. Euro U21 flashbackpublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    England Under 21s
  2. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 18:18 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    That could have been the celebrations starting. Saido Berahino, who has scored 10 times in 12 games for England's Under-21s, has been quiet so far in Croatia, but shows his class as he collects a pass and fires a first-time shot at goal.

    But his effort bounces off the woodwork and to safety. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic would have got nowhere near it and it is a let-off for the hosts.

  3. Get involvedpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    We asked if any of these players should be included in Roy Hodgson's England side. The views seem to suggest no. Well, not yet anyway.

    Woodsy, Leeds: Re Andy 17:48 - Nothing would be worse than promoting these kids to be ruined by the full team. Give them time to experience a tournament together. We'd be better off letting the likes of Chambers play in some U21 games which are more competitive than Euro qualifiers these days.

    Liam Mullane on Twitter:, external Don't bring any through to the senior side! Let them progress at U21 and turn into good players instead of rushing through.

    Keep your thoughts coming in to us on Twitter (#bbcfootball), text (81111 UK only) or leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

  4. CLOSE!published at 18:12 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    A bright start to the half from the hosts, who are forcing England to defend deeply.

    Marko Pjaca should do better with his attempt on goal. He is played in by team-mate Mario Pasalic but cuts across the ball with his left-footed shot going wide of Jack Butland's goal.

  5. Get involvedpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Matt, Leicester: Re Martin (see 1 min). No players from big clubs in the Under 21s but I'm a Leicester fan and Liam Moore has started every Premier League game for us so far. Hope I speak for the whole of LCFC when I say how proud we are to see a local lad performing at the top.

  6. Postpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    We are back under way in Vinkovci. No changes from Gareth Southgate, whose side are 45 minutes away from glory. Can they hold on? We will see soon, so stay with us.

  7. Postpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Robbie KeaneImage source, Reuters

    It is from one extreme to the other for the Republic of Ireland tonight. After strolling past Gibraltar - who are the world's worst international side (they don't even have a Fifa ranking yet) - they face the might of world champions Germany later.

    The Republic are level on points with Group D leaders Poland after winning their opening two qualifiers with Germany two points behind.

  8. Taggart detects Euro chancepublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Former Northern Ireland defender Gerry Taggart believes his nation have a "good chance" of qualifying for Euro 2016.

    They have not qualified for a major finals since the 1986 World Cup, but go into tonight's match in Greece with maximum points after beating both Hungary (2-1) and the Faroe Islands (2-0).

    Kyle LaffertyImage source, Getty Images

    "Northern Ireland have come out of the blocks flying and if you look at the group it is pretty wide open with everyone taking points off everybody else," the ex-Leicester player tells BBC Radio 5 live.

    "It's a difficult game tonight because Greece are the number one seeds in the group. But Northern Ireland go there full of confidence."

  9. Anya sparks Scotland concernpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Watford winger Ikechi Anya is a fitness doubt for the qualifier in Warsaw. Scotland defender Grant Hanley, who starred in the win against Georgia, won't face the Poles after sustaining a knee injury.

    Winger Ikechi AnyaImage source, SNS

    Scotland have played two qualifiers, with one win and one defeat - by Germany - so far. Poland, meanwhile, are top of Group D, after crushing Gibraltar 7-0 and then gaining a shock 2-0 victory against world champions Germany on Saturday.

  10. Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Conor McNamara
    BBC commentator

    Poland v ScotlandImage source, @CONORMCNAMARA/TWITTER

    The impressive National Stadium in Warsaw where Scotland play Poland tonight. Commentary on BBC Radio 5 live.

  11. Coming up laterpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    It is a huge night of international football for Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Here are the fixtures in the European Championship qualifiers.

    Coming up
  12. Postpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    The first leg ended 2-1 to England and we could have extra-time if Croatia win the second leg by the same score. If that doesn't sort us out, then we could even have the drama of a penalty shootout.

  13. Get involvedpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Andy: At least these England Under-21 boys play with a bit of hunger and heart, unlike the full international team. Roy Hodgson could do a lot worse than integrating some of these young players into his own side.

    Which of these England players should be given a chance in the full side? Let us know on Twitter, using the hashtag #bbcfootball, text us on 81111 (UK only) or leave a message on our Facebook page.

  14. HALF-TIMEpublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    So a nervy 45 minutes awaits Gareth Southgate and his England team. It is 1-1 in Croatia, but England still hold a narrow lead on aggregate.

    England are one half away from qualifying for Euro 2015. Only a great save from Jack Butland kept the scores goalless, before Liam Moore volleyed in a corner. But Croatia came back into the game, equalising through Marko Livaja seven minutes before the break.

  15. GOALpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    Well, there will be no more relaxing then. Croatia equalise, and you have to say they deserve it. It is not a goal from the training ground though. It is an old fashioned hoof forward, which Liam Moore, who scored England's goal, could not deal with.

    He was muscled off the ball by Marko Livaja and he produces a fine finish to slide the ball past the on-rushing Jack Butland.

    Livaja scored in the first leg at Molineux and has done so again in Vinkovci. It's level on the night, but England still lead 3-2 overall.

  16. Postpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    That's better from England. Nathan Redmond cuts inside on the edge of the Croatia penalty area and unleashes a low effort at goal, but Croatia stopper Dominik Livakovic is equal to the effort.

  17. Three Lions glorypublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    England
  18. Postpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    This could be a busy evening for Jack Butland. Midfielder Mario Pasalic, 19, who signed for Chelsea from Hajduk Split for an undisclosed fee in the summer, is the latest man to test the England goalkeeper.

    Pasalic drags the ball onto his preferred left foot and shoots from 25 yards, but Butland is well positioned to collect the ball. England may be ahead, but Croatia are creating more chances and looking dangerous.

  19. Player reactionpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 14 October 2014

    England Under-21 and Burnley defender Nathaniel Chalobah:, external C'mon boys! Final push.