England flop 2-0 in World Cup qualifier

ENGLAND'S football team were beaten 2-0 by Norway in a World Cup qualifying game in Oslo last night, a result that jeopardises their chances of reaching the World Cup finals in the United States next year.

Even if England win their remaining games they cannot be sure of qualifying.

The Norwegians dominated, and won the game with goals either side of half-time from Oyvind Leonhardsen and Lars Bohinen. 'I am shocked by that kind of performance,' the England manager, Graham Taylor said.

In Aberdeen, Scotland beat Estonia 3-1 in their qualifying game.

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