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Slovakia beat Luxembourg and book Euro trip

Marek Hamsik scored twice and Slovakia to beat Luxembourg 4-2 in Group C on Monday as they booked a place at Euro 2016 in France.
Slovakia’s Hamsik celebrates after scoring against Luxembourg during their Euro 2016 group C qualification match at the Josy Barthel stadium in Luxembourg

Del Bosque faces tough task to select Spain squad

Coach Vicente del Bosque acknowledged he faces a tough task in deciding who to leave out of his 23-man Spain squad for Euro 2016, especially in midfield.
Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks on before the Euro 2016 group C qualifying soccer match against Ukraine at the Olympic stadium in Kiev

Ukraine into Euro play-offs after Spain defeat

Ukraine were consigned to the Euro 2016 play-offs after they lost 1-0 at home to Spain in their final Group C qualifying match on Monday.
Ukraine’s Kucher receives a yellow card from referee Mazic during the Euro 2016 group C qualifying soccer match against Spain at the Olympic stadium in Kiev

Ruthless England complete perfect 10

England became only the 6th team to end a European qualifying campaign with a 100 percent record when they beat Lithuania 3-0 in their final Group E match.
Lithuania v England – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group E

Zlatan strikes again as flat Sweden head for playoffs

Ibrahimovic grabs another goal as Sweden secure playoff spot
Sweden’s Ibrahimovic dribbles the ball past Moldova’s goalkeeper Cebanu before scoring the opening goal during their Euro 2016 group G qualifying soccer match at the Friends Arena in Stockholm

Ireland can still make it to Euro 2016 says O’Neill

Ireland coach Matin O'Neill feels they still have a fighting chance to make tht UEFA Euro 2016.
Poland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group D

Kompany fit to play for Belgium on Tuesday

Vincent Kompany has been declared fit and is expected to return from injury to play for Belgium in their last Euro 2016 qualifier on Tuesday despite the reservation of his club manager.

Newcastle keeper Krul out for season with knee injury

Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul will miss the rest of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury suffered in Holland's 2-1 win over Kazakhstan.
Newcastle United v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League

Scotland thrash Gibraltar thanks to Fletcher hat-trick

Steven Fletcher hit a hat-trick for Scotland who, unable to qualify for Euro 2016, finished with a one-sided but hollow 6-0 victory over Gibraltar on Sunday.
Gibraltar v Scotland – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group D

Germany will rediscover killer instinct – Loew

Germany will rediscover their goal-scoring instincts in time for next year's Euro, coach Joachim Loew said after his team laboured to a victory over Georgia.
Germany coach Loew stands on pitch prior to Euro 2016 qualification soccer match against Georgia in Leipzig

Germany, Albania, Romania and Poland join Euro 2016 party

4 more teams have joined the list of countries who will be travelling to France next year for the UEFA Euro 2016.
Germany’s Kruse celebrates his goal against Georgia during their Euro 2016 Group D qualifying soccer match against Germany in Leipzig

Unstoppable Lewandowski secures Euro 2016 place for Poland

Striker Robert Lewandowski scored the winner to secure Poland a place at Euro 2016 with a narrow victory over the battling Ireland in Warsaw on Sunday.
Poland’s Lewandowski sprays champagne as celebrates after winning Euro 2016 qualification soccer match against Republic of Ireland in Warsaw