Scotland 1-2 Italy: Ticketless fans gather on Glasgow Green and around the country as they prepare to enjoy the action

With the anthems barely finished, Scotland's defence leave their posts and allow Luca Toni to net a crucial early goal

The Bayern Munich striker's effort is the eighth for his country and puts Alex McLeish's side on the backfoot from the off

The hosts fightback and see the talismanic James McFadden among those who test goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon

Shortly before the interval a great chance falls to David Weir (not pictured) but his header is cleared by Andrea Pirlo

The equaliser arrives in the 65th minute when Barry Ferguson bundles home after Buffon only parries Lee McCulloch's shot

The captain's delight is there for all to see as he celebrates his first international goal at Hampden, his third in total

Scotland push for a second but see McFadden spurn two great chances as the sides stay level

The misses prove costly as a harshly awarded free-kick is headed home by Christian Panucci (left) in injury time

Italy's win takes them and France through but brings Scotland's otherwise glorious campaign to an end

Israel 2-1 Russia: In Tel Aviv an England fan shows his colours as he mingles with supporters of the side he hopes will lose

Elyaniv Barda's 10th-minute goal gives Israel the perfect start and raises the hopes of England fans around the world

The score stays the same until the 61st minute when Russia level courtesy of Diniyar Bilyaletdinov

Russia go for the win but see Omer Golan steal it for Israel instead - England now need to draw with Croatia to qualify

Northern Ireland 2-1 Denmark: Nicklas Bendtner puts Denmark ahead but Warren Feeney hits back with an equaliser

And David Healy's spectacular winner means Northern Ireland end the match with their slim chance of qualifying still intact

Wales 2-2 Rep of Ireland: Jason Koumas (right) scores the opener for Wales with a well-placed header in the 23rd minute

Their lead is cancelled out eight minutes later when Robbie Keane coolly lifts the ball over Wayne Hennessey

On the hour, Stephen Hunt (centre) comes off the bench and crosses for Kevin Doyle who nips in to score from close range

With time almost up, Paul McShane is adjudged to have fouled David Cotterill and Koumas converts the resulting penalty