England 3-0 Israel: Steven Gerrard receives a pain-killing injection in his injured toe allowing him to start for England
With Owen Hargreaves out there is also a place for Gareth Barry who makes his first international start since 2000
Emile Heskey goes close before Shaun Wright-Phillips half volleys England into a 20th-minute lead
The goal, courtesy of Joe Cole's cross, calms a few nerves in what is a must-win game for Steve McClaren's team
Michael Owen almost scores a second but Dudu Aouate blocks his effort to leave England 1-0 up at the interval
He makes up for it soon after the break though, collecting Barry's ball before swivelling and firing home
Young defender Micah Richards seals the victory when he jumps the highest to head home Barry's 66th-minute free-kick
The win keeps England in the hunt for qualification and sets them up nicely for Wednesday's match against Russia
Scotland 3-1 Lithuania: Boss Alex McLeish discusses tactics as the hosts hunt for the opening goal at Hampden Park
Andrius Velicka threatens for the visitors but only succeeds in picking up a booking for a foul on Alan Hutton
Scotland take the lead in the 31st minute when Kris Boyd stoops to head home Darren Fletcher's free-kick
Lithuania start the second half brightly and equalise when Tomas Danilevicus converts a highly controversial penalty
Shaun Maloney comes off the bench and almost immediately sets up Stephen McManus who scores in the 77th minute
James McFadden adds a third near the end to send Scotland fans home happy and keep their qualification hopes alive
Latvia 1-0 Northern Ireland: David Healy tangles with Jurus Laizans during the early stages in Riga
Steve Davis tries to fashion an opening as Northern Ireland try to close the gap of group leaders Sweden
However, a Chris Baird own goal early in the second half ensures Nigel Worthington's players go home disappointed
Wales 0-2 Germany: Miroslav Klose scores a brace of goals as John Toshack's men never get going in Cardiff
Slovakia 2-2 Rep of Ireland: Still with strong hopes of qualifying, the visitors take the lead through Stephen Ireland
The hosts equalise before Kevin Doyle puts Steve Staunton's side ahead again only for a late goal to rob them of victory
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