Summary

  • Brunt smashes ball into his own net

  • But NI guaranteed a play-off place after Scotland draw

  • FT: Lithuania 0-1 England

  • Kane penalty in off the post after foul on Alli

  • FT: Slovenia 2-2 Scotland

  • Scotland fail to reach play-offs

  1. The end of the road...published at 15:30 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Lithuania v England (17:00 BST)

    LithuaniaImage source, Reuters

    It feels an awfully long time ago since Sam Allardyce started this England qualifying campaign by telling the world that it is "not for me to say where to play Wayne Rooney".

    In the year and a bit since, Big Sam and Big Wayne have both been consigned to the English annals of footballing history, but Gareth Southgate has guided the Three Lions to the finals in Russia.

    LithuaniaImage source, Reuters

    This afternoon they wrap up the campaign in Lithuania. It's a chance to try a few new players, a few new tactical tweaks.

    Will we learn much about how England will line up in Russia tonight?

    Almost certainly not. But let's just enjoy the ride...