England Move Towards Euro 2008
13th September, 2007
The on-form Michael Owen helped England ease their Euro 2008 qualification scare with two first-half strikes on the way to a 3-0 win over Russia in the Group E clash. Before the match, Russia had the best goals concended record of all teams in the qualification stages, with the only goal coming in the 1-1 draw with Israel. Rio Ferdinand rounded off the scoring with a well taken goal to finish the game off at 3-0.
Thanks to the win England now move up to second in Group E, on 20 points, 3 points behind Croatia who beat Andorra 6-0. England will next face Estonia at home on 13th October and Russia away on the 17th October. Winning both games will see England guaranteed a place in the Euro 2008 finals. Find the best odds on England qualifying at Bookie Alerts.
