UPDATE 1-Soccer-Rampant England crush Andorra to close on finals

Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:43pm BST
 
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* England edge closer to World Cup finals

* Capello's men win seventh successive qualifier

* Rooney scores twice to equal Lineker record (adding details)

By Mike Collett

LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) - England ended a near-perfect season on a high when they demolished a feeble Andorra 6-0 at Wembley on Wednesday to take a huge step towards next year's World Cup finals.

Two goals each from Wayne Rooney and substitute Jermain Defoe and one from Frank Lampard and Peter Crouch gave England their seventh win from seven Group Six qualifying matches.

They only need three points from their remaining three qualifiers to take their place in the finals in South Africa.

Coach Fabio Capello's team provided a treat of attacking football for the 57,897 fans who battled through a tube strike and he thanked them through the stadium announcer for their efforts.

They were not disappointed as England maintained their lead at the top of Group Six, 10 points clear of both Croatia and Ukraine.  Continued...

 

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