England Qualifies for World Cup

Frank Lampard put England on course for Germany with a first-half penalty after Paul Scharner fouled Michael Owen. David Beckham became the first player to be sent off twice for England as they stuttered to victory against Austria at Old Trafford. (Beckham was shown two yellow cards in two minutes in the second half for fouls on Andreas Ibertsberger)

But while their display was far from assured, England qualified later as Holland beat the Czech Republic and made the Poland match meaningless...