So England have booked their place at the 2014 World Cup and will take their place among the 32 sides bidding for glory in Brazil next summer.
Roy Hodgson said after the win over Poland: “We've got a chance.
“If you want to win the lottery, buy a lottery ticket. We have our ticket, which is useful in itself.”
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