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Croatia qualify for Euro 2016 with Malta win

Croatia squeezed into the Euro 2016 finals with a narrow away win over Malta on Tuesday which enabled them to finish as Group H runners-up.
Croatia’s players and team officials celebrate qualifying for the Euro 2016 finals after defeating Malta 1-0 during their Euro 2016 Group H qualification soccer match at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali, outside Valletta

Netherlands fail to qualify for Euro 2016

The Netherlands failed to reach the European Championship finals for the first time since 1984 when they lost 3-2 at home to the Czech Republic.
van Persie of the Netherlands falls during the match against Czech Republic during their Euro 2016 group A qualifying soccer match in Amsterdam

Del Bosque faces tricky task to select Spain squad

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque acknowledged he faces a tough task in deciding who to leave out of his 23-man squad for Euro 2016,
Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks on before the Euro 2016 group C qualifying soccer match against Ukraine at the Olympic stadium in Kiev

Russia beat Montenegro to qualify for Euro 2016

Russia booked their place in the Euro 2016 finals with a 2-0 victory over Montenegro in Moscow on Monday ensuring they were spared the drama of a playoff.
Russia’s Denisov fights for ball with Montenegro’s Mugosa during their Euro 2016 group G qualifying soccer match at Otkrytie Arena stadium in Moscow

Slovenia beat San Marino 2-0 to seal playoff berth

Slovenia secured a Euro 2016 playoff berth after second-half headers by captain Bostjan Cesar and Nejc Pecnik gave them a 2-0 win at San Marino.
Slovenia’s Birsa celebrate his goal with teammates during their Euro 2016 qualifying soccer match against Lithuania in Petrol arena in Ljubljana

Switzerland complete qualifiers with last-gasp win in Estonia

Switzerland booked a trip to next year's Euro 2016 finals as they rounded off their qualifying campaign with a listless 1-0 win in Estonia on Monday.
Estonia’s Kallaste fights for the ball with Switzerland’s Embolo during their Euro 2016 qualification soccer match in Tallinn

Slovakia beat Luxembourg and book Euro trip

Marek Hamsik scored twice and Slovakia to beat Luxembourg 4-2 in Group C on Monday as they booked a place at Euro 2016 in France.
Slovakia’s Hamsik celebrates after scoring against Luxembourg during their Euro 2016 group C qualification match at the Josy Barthel stadium in Luxembourg

Del Bosque faces tough task to select Spain squad

Coach Vicente del Bosque acknowledged he faces a tough task in deciding who to leave out of his 23-man Spain squad for Euro 2016, especially in midfield.
Spain’s coach Vicente del Bosque looks on before the Euro 2016 group C qualifying soccer match against Ukraine at the Olympic stadium in Kiev

Ukraine into Euro play-offs after Spain defeat

Ukraine were consigned to the Euro 2016 play-offs after they lost 1-0 at home to Spain in their final Group C qualifying match on Monday.
Ukraine’s Kucher receives a yellow card from referee Mazic during the Euro 2016 group C qualifying soccer match against Spain at the Olympic stadium in Kiev

Ruthless England complete perfect 10

England became only the 6th team to end a European qualifying campaign with a 100 percent record when they beat Lithuania 3-0 in their final Group E match.
Lithuania v England – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group E

Zlatan strikes again as flat Sweden head for playoffs

Ibrahimovic grabs another goal as Sweden secure playoff spot
Sweden’s Ibrahimovic dribbles the ball past Moldova’s goalkeeper Cebanu before scoring the opening goal during their Euro 2016 group G qualifying soccer match at the Friends Arena in Stockholm

Ireland can still make it to Euro 2016 says O’Neill

Ireland coach Matin O'Neill feels they still have a fighting chance to make tht UEFA Euro 2016.
Poland v Republic of Ireland – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group D