UPDATE 2-Soccer-Italy, France through after late Panucci winner

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GLASGOW, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Defender Christian Panucci's stoppage-time header sent Italy and France through to Euro 2008 after the world champions won 2-1 in Scotland on Saturday to end the home side's hopes.

Italy top Group B with 26 points ahead of France in second on 25 with both teams having one game left. Scotland, who have completed their fixtures, miss out on 24 despite beating the French twice.

"We knew we would have to play a physical game and given the weather conditions even more so. To say my players were magnificent is an understatement," Italy coach Roberto Donadoni told Rai television.

"All the players deserve it. This Italy team has character and they have done so much."

POURING RAIN

Luca Toni put the visitors ahead after two minutes when the sleeping Scottish defence let Antonio di Natale collect a throw inside the box and square for the Bayern Munich striker to prod the ball home in the pouring rain.

Scotland equalised on 65 when Barry Ferguson, looking offside, netted from close range after Gianluigi Buffon spilled Lee McCulloch's shot.