Spain, Sweden prevail as Malta end 12-year wait Italy, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Greece earn victories Switzerland, Ireland start with away wins Standings; next games in these groups on Tuesday Watch highlights from 24:00CET on Sunday GROUP D Gibraltar 0-1 Republic of IrelandAfter a goalless first half, Darren Randolph made a fine save to deny home captain Roy Chipolina, just before Jeff Hendrick converted David McGoldrick's pass to give Ireland all th... UEFA.com - News
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EURO 2020 qualifying: France and Sterling shine
GROUP ABulgaria 1-1 MontenegroTodor Nedelev's late penalty ensured a share of the spoils in Sofia. A fine Stefan Mugoša goal five minutes after the interval looked to be the difference, before Vladimir Jovović was adjudged to have fouled Stanislav Kostov with eight minutes remaining. England 5-0 Czech RepublicRaheem Sterling scored a hat-trick as England eased past Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium. The Manchester City forward opened the scoring in the first half, his close-range finish followed by Harry Kane's penalty. Sterling completed his treble in the second period, before Tomáš Kalas' late own-goal com... UEFA.com - News
How brilliant is Edin Džeko?
At 32, Edin Džeko remains one of the continent's top goalscorers at Roma, and the 'Bosnian Diamond' will further cement his reputation at home if he becomes his nation's first 100-cap player this week. Credit where it's due, says UEFA.com. What they say"If a coach could make a striker, I'd make one like Džeko. He's the perfect prototype: strong, tall, fast for his height, combative, aggressive and has good technique."Luciano Spalletti, former Roma coach
EURO 2020 qualifying: Dutch and Belgium start strong
GROUP CNetherlands 4-0 BelarusMemphis Depay stole the show as the Oranje carried on their irresistible form from the UEFA Nations League. The Lyon striker scored in either half and set up two more in Rotterdam, Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil Van Dijk the beneficiaries. Northern Ireland 2-0 EstoniaGoals from Niall McGinn and Steven Davis finally broke Estonia's resistance. Paddy McNair's glaring miss was the closest Northern Ireland came in the first period. McGinn slammed in after good work from Kyle Lafferty before Davis added a second from the spot.GROUP E
Friendly fixtures and results during European Qualifiers
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New deal for Casillas: meet the top UEFA appearance-makers
186: Iker Casillas (ESP, Real Madrid, Porto)Casillas made 157 UEFA appearances for Real Madrid before leaving for Porto in 2015, bringing to an end a 16-year, trophy-strewn spell. Having won a record 167 caps for Spain, the 37-year-old lifted his first Portuguese league title in 2017/18, and is just 14 appearances shy of an incredible 200 in UEFA club games.174: Paolo Maldini (ITA, AC Milan)The right-footed left-back and central defender played until he was 41, becoming as important a figure in Milan's history as his father Cesare Maldini – winner of four league titles and the 1962/63 European Champion Clubs' Cup. Paolo li... UEFA.com - News
