How England can qualify for the World Cup knockout stages tonight – and who they could play
In Group I, that is guaranteed – neither Senegal nor Iraq have a point yet and will know a win is a must if they are to go through.In Group H, any of the quartet of competing nations could finish third. Spain top the group on four points but could drop down if they are beaten by Uruguay and Cape Verde overcome Saudi Arabia. A Uruguay draw with Spain would guarantee England progress – they would move to three points and either finish third if there is a winner in the other game, or be level on points with Cape Verde if they draw with Saudi Arabia.
- ▪In Group I, that is guaranteed – neither Senegal nor Iraq have a point yet and will know a win is a must if they are to go through.In Group H, any of the quartet of competing nations could finish third.
- ▪Spain top the group on four points but could drop down if they are beaten by Uruguay and Cape Verde overcome Saudi Arabia.
- ▪A Uruguay draw with Spain would guarantee England progress – they would move to three points and either finish third if there is a winner in the other game, or be level on points with Cape Verde if they draw with Saudi Arabia.
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