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. 'It is looking unlikely'published at 18:38 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Slovenia 2-1 Scotland

    Pat Nevin
    Ex-Chelsea winger on 5 live Sport

    You can see how exhausted the Scotland players are trying to get back. They must believe that if they can get that Darren Fletcher chance, they can get another one.

    It is getting more and more unlikely though.

  2. 'A huge opportunity'published at 18:38 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    Danny Mills
    Ex-Man City and England defender on Radio 5 live sports extra

    It has been a huge opportunity for these players. OK, the conditions are not easy and Lithuania will sit back. But you have to be quicker.

    Aaron CresswellImage source, Getty Images
  3. CLOSE!published at 81 mins

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    A drop of the shoulder, a jink of the hips, opens up space for Daniel Sturridge but he can only shot wide from the edge of the box.

    Daniel SturridgeImage source, Reuters
  4. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 80 mins

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    England send on Jesse Lingard for Delle Alli.

  5. 'Fletcher panicked'published at 18:36 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Slovenia 2-1 Scotland

    Pat Nevin
    Ex-Chelsea winger on 5 live Sport

    That was so similar to the second goal that Slovenia got. It bounced up and by the time it was coming down again, Darren Fletcher panicked.

    He ended up lashing the ball over the bar but it was only a few yards out.

    That 100% should have been on target. That was a fantastic opportunity.

    Darren Fletcher volleys over a good chance for ScotlandImage source, Reuters
  6. CLOSE!published at 78 mins

    Slovenia 2-1 Scotland

    GOT TO SCORE! NO!

    Oh my days, what a chance that is for Scotland to get right back into the match! A cross is not dealt with, it pops up for captain Darren Fletcher about 10 yards out, it bounces up to a tricky height but he's got to at least make the keeper work. Instead he slashes over.

    Gordon Strachan sends on Robert Snodgrass.

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    #bbcfootball or text 81111

    Andrew Priestley: Are disappointment and snatching defeat from the jaws of victory the national sport and past-time of Scotland?

    Matthias Siefert: I want 90 minutes of my life back. Anyone have the FA's customer complaints number?

    Mab0405: This England team passes and moves with all the speed and precision of cold treacle. Southgate is clueless.

  8. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    Christmas presents you dread receiving - a box set of England's World Cup qualifying campaign.

  9. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    Dele Alli gets more action in this formation, for my money anyway. He's free in the area but can only head over and wide.

    Dele AlliImage source, Reuters
  10. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Slovenia 2-1 Scotland

    Scotland need two goals in the last 15 minutes or they'll be joining the likes of you and I as sofa-bound spectators for next summer's carnival in Russia.

  11. 'Fair reflection of the game'published at 18:30 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Slovenia 2-1 Scotland

    Pat Nevin
    Ex-Chelsea winger on 5 live Sport

    This is a fair reflection of the game. Scotland fought well in the first half to go one up but since then they have been up against it.

    For a group that has worked so hard to get into this position, there is not a lot of gas left in them.

  12. goal

    GOAL - Slovenia 2-1 Scotlandpublished at 72 mins

    Roman Bezjak

    That could well be that for Scotland!

    Substitute Roman Bezjak has single-handedly scuppered Scotland's World Cup hopes, or so it seems at this stage. It's more poor defending at a set-piece as the ball is laid back into Bezjak's path six yards out and he cannot miss.

    Slovenia scoreImage source, EPA
  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 71 mins

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    Gareth Southgate makes a change as Daniel Sturridge replaces Marcus Rashford with 20 to go. Harry Kane shoots wide.

    Gareth SouthgateImage source, Getty Images
  14. GREAT SAVE!published at 69 mins

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    The best moment of the half for England as Jordan Henderson crosses from the right, Aaron Cresswell rises high above the defence to flash in a very good header which Ernestas Setkus pushes over the bar!

  15. England fans in sarcastic moodpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer in Vilnius

    England fans are now singing "It's Just Like Watching Brazil." Very good. For those not watching, let me assure you it isn't.

    Well, not unless you can recall a Brazil side as lacking inspiration and creation as this England team.

    Jordan HendersonImage source, Reuters
  16. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Slovenia 1-1 Scotland

    James McArthur is not known for his goals but he links up well and fires over from the edge of the area.

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    #bbcfootball or text 81111

    Andy White: I think the plan might be to bore teams into submission at Russia. It's the only plan I can see at the moment.

    Tom Fisk: I'd put Defoe on for Kane now. Why risk our best player in a dead rubber? Defoe has experience and loves a goal.

  18. 'Bannan best player on the pitch'published at 18:23 British Summer Time 8 October 2017

    Slovenia 1-1 Scotland

    Pat Nevin
    Ex-Chelsea winger on 5 live Sport

    Slovenia have been the better side for the majority of the game so far. Lets be honest about that.

    Barry Bannan has been absolutely superb and is probably the best player on the pitch though. His touch has been brilliant. I don't think any players are doing particularly bad.

    Barry BannanImage source, Getty Images
  19. YELLOW CARDpublished at 66 mins

    Slovenia 1-1 Scotland

    Should Scotland reach the play-offs they will not be able to call on James McArthur in the first leg after he goes into the book for a very late tackle. The men in pink have lost their way somewhat but there's still time.

    Only one goal needed...

  20. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Lithuania 0-1 England

    Well worked as Harry Winks finds Dele Alli on the edge of the area, he takes it on the swivel and fires over. Greeted by almost total silence.