Israel 0-0 England: Lively forward Toto Tamuz causes England some early problems in Tel Aviv England settle and Frank Lampard has a chance to score but hesitates and is thwarted by Israel goalkeeper Dudu Aouate Andrew Johnson works hard up front for England but they are unable to break down a determined Israeli side Johnson is replaced by Jermain Defoe, who has a late effort well blocked by the impressive Aouate The England fans vent their fury after the final whistle and the pressure is now on boss Steve McClaren Scotland 2-1 Georgia: Striker Kris Boyd heads Scotland into the lead after 11 minutes at Hampden Park The early breakthrough delights Alex McLeish - in charge of his first match as Scotland boss Georgia hit back when former Rangers star Shota Arveladze levels with a diving header four minutes before half-time Kenny Miller and Gary Teale combine to tackle Georgia's Levan Kobiashvili as Scotland give everything in the second half And their effort is rewarded when substitute Craig Beattie fires home a dramatic 88th-minute winner Beattie's goal stretches the Scots' lead after the top of Group B and piles the pressure on France and Italy Republic of Ireland 1-0 Wales: Stephen Ireland rounds Wales keeper Danny Coyne to score four minutes before half-time Ireland's goal is the first scored by a footballer at Croke Park and boosts the Republic's chances of reaching Euro 2008 Wales captain Ryan Giggs takes on Steve Finnan as the visitors try in vain to find an equaliser Craig Bellamy's frustration is clear as Wales slump to a defeat that all but ends their qualification hopes Liechtenstein 1-4 N Ireland: David Healy scores a hat-trick in a resounding Northern Ireland victory in Vaduz Healy collects the match ball - Grant McCann gets Northern Ireland's other goal on a great night for Lawrie Sanchez's side
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