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Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 October 2005, 20:45 GMT 21:45 UK
Home Nations World Cup clockwatch
England finish top of Group Six after an encouraging 2-1 win over Poland at Old Trafford, with goals from Michael Owen and Frank Lampard.

Wales complete their qualification campaign with a second successive victory, two goals from Ryan Giggs earning them a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan.

Damien Johnson is sent off as Northern Ireland lose 2-0 to Austria in Vienna.

Scotland beat Slovenia 3-0 in Celje thanks to goals from Darren Fletcher, James McFadden and Paul Hartley.


Results:

Group Five:
Slovenia 0-3 Scotland

Group Six:
Austria 2-0 Northern Ireland
England 2-1 Poland
Wales 2-0 Azerbaijan


Goalflashes and major incidents:

2139: FULL-TIME Wales 2-0 Azerbaijan
Two goals from skipper Ryan Giggs hand Wales a second win in four days to finish their campaign with a flourish.

2132: FULL-TIME England 2-1 Poland
England finish top of Group Six after a much-improved display at Old Trafford, with goals from Michael Owen and Frank Lampard.

2127: FULL-TIME Austria 2-0 Northern Ireland
A disappointing end to Northern Ireland's Group Six campaign as they finish fourth on nine points, with Austria third on 15.

2123: GOAL Austria 2-0 Northern Ireland
With Northern Ireland seeking a late equaliser, Austria strike on the counter-attack through Rene Aufhauser.

2120: GOAL England 2-1 Poland
Michael Owen sets up Frank Lampard for a superb right-foot volley. England will top Group Six if they can hold onto their lead.

2119: FULL-TIME Slovenia 0-3 Scotland
Scotland complete a morale-boosting win, their best result of an otherwise disappointing qualification campaign.

2110: GOAL Slovenia 0-3 Scotland
Scotland look like ending a disappointing campaign on a high note. Paul Hartley adds a third goal with a perfect curling shot after some neat build-up play.

2107: RED CARD Damien Johnson (Northern Ireland), Emanuel Pogatetz (Austria)
Damien Johnson is sent off for a reckless challenge on Emanuel Pogatetz. Middlesbrough's Pogatetz receives his marching orders for raising his hands in retaliation.

2058: GOAL Wales 2-0 Azerbaijan
Ryan Giggs dribbles around four Azeri defenders before shooting left-footed inside the far post.

2036: HALF-TIME Wales 1-0 Azerbaijan
Ryan Giggs' early free-kick ensures Wales lead in a game they must not lose if they are avoid finishing bottom of Group Six.

2034: GOAL Slovenia 0-2 Scotland
James McFadden fires in a great dipping shot from the edge of the penalty area to extend Scotland's lead.

2031: HALF-TIME England 1-1 Poland
Poland will finish top of Group Six as things stand.

2030: GOAL England 1-1 Poland
Tomasz Frankowski's right-foot volley stuns England just before half-time.

2027: GOAL England 1-0 Poland
Michael Owen gets a touch on Joe Cole's attempted shot to give England the lead just before half-time.

2020: HALF-TIME Austria 1-0 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, who have missed two chances through David Healy, find themselves 1-0 down at the interval.

2017: GOAL Austria 1-0 Northern Ireland
A bitter blow for Northern Ireland just before the break as Rene Aufhauser's right-foot shot puts Austria ahead.

2016: HALF-TIME Slovenia 0-1 Scotland
Scotland lead through Darren Fletcher's early strike.

1952: GOAL Wales 1-0 Azerbaijan
Ryan Giggs puts Wales ahead with a left-footed free-kick after just three minutes.

1945: England kick off against Poland at Old Trafford. The game between Wales and Azerbaijan is also underway.

1940: Wales team news
Rob Earnshaw drops to the bench, leaving Ryan Giggs to provide the link to John Hartson up front. Richard Duffy replaces Sam Ricketts at right back.

1933: GOAL Slovenia 0-1 Scotland
Darren Fletcher shoots Scotland into an early lead with an oustanding effort from 25 yards.

1930: The games between Slovenia and Scotland and Austria and Northern Ireland kick off.

1903: Northern Ireland team news
Sheffield Wednesday's Chris Brunt replaces Stuart Elliott on the left wing. Chris Baird is fit to take his place in defence.

1853: Scotland team news
Andy Webster, Nigel Quashie and James McFadden return to the starting line-up, with Barry Ferguson suspended, Lee McCulloch injured and Ian Murray making way for a defensive reshuffle.

1841: England team news
Wayne Rooney partners Michael Owen up front with Ledley King and Shaun Wright-Phillips replacing David Beckham (suspended) and Steven Gerrard (injured) in midfield. Rio Ferdinand returns to the centre of defence.



SEE ALSO
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08 Oct 05 |  Internationals


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