England v Poland: Match Library

Match Build-up

• Joe salutes hero Frank
  ENGLAND: Joe Cole believes Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard is key to England's World Cup hopes next year.
• King's international aim
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Ledley King wants to prove he can be a member of the World Cup squad, starting against Poland.
• England 3-0 Poland
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch free highlights of England's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Poland at Wembley in June 1989.
• 'There's more to come'
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Stand-in skipper Michael Owen says there is a lot more to come from England ahead of the World Cup.
• Beckham back to Real
  ENGLAND: David Beckham has flown back to Spain at the request of Real Madrid, and will miss England's match against Poland.
• Lampard wants more
  ENGLAND: Penalty hero Frank Lampard says England are determined to improve despite qualifying for the World Cup.
• England 1-1 Poland
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch free highlights of England's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Poland at Wembley in October 1973.
• Wayne wants World Cup
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Wayne Rooney believes England can bring the World Cup home from Germany next summer.
• Poland squad named
  ENGLAND: Poland coach Pawel Janas has named his squad for the World Cup qualifier against England on 12 October.
• Dudek doubt for Poland
  ENGLAND: Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek expects to miss the crunch World Cup qualifier against England.
• Smith's midfield goal
  ENGLAND: Alan Smith is enjoying his new central midfield role and hopes to a become regular there for club and country.
• Tord's portrait of Sven
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Tord Grip speaks to TheFA.com and paints a portrait of England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
• Sven names team
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson has named Ledley King and Shaun Wright-Phillips in his England side to face Poland.
• Sven considers options
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson has dropped some hints on who could start for England against Poland on Wednesday.
• Wayne Rooney press briefing
  ENGLAND: Wayne Rooney held a press briefing on Monday ahead of the Poland game and this is what he had to say...
• Terry backs Rio
  ENGLAND: John Terry is relishing the opportunity to play alongside Rio Ferdinand against Poland on Wednesday.
• The Opposition: Poland
  THE OPPOSITION: TheFA.com gives you the lowdown on England's World Cup qualifying opponents Poland.
• Volley specialists
  ENGLAND VIDEO: See how England prepared for Poland with a volley shoot-out challenge on the training field.
• England 2-0 Poland
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch free highlights of England's 2-0 European qualifying win over Poland at Wembley in October 1990.
• Sven press briefing
  ENGLAND: On Tuesday Sven-Goran Eriksson held a press briefing and this is what he had to say...
• The Venue: Old Trafford
  THE VENUE: TheFA.com provides you with all you need to know about Old Trafford
• Young pretender
  ENGLAND VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Luke Young has vowed to push Gary Neville all the way for England's World Cup right-back slot.
• Ledley King press briefing
  ENGLAND: On Monday, Tottenham's Ledley King gave a media briefing and this is what he had to say...
• Michael Owen press briefing
  ENGLAND: Michael Owen gave a press briefing ahead of the Poland game on Tuesday and here is what he said.

Minute by Minute

• England 2-1 Poland
  WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Goals From Owen and Lampard see England beat Poland 2-1 and qualify for the World Cup.

Match Report

• Lamps seals Lions victory
  ENGLAND: Frank Lampard's stunning volley saw England beat Poland and put the Three Lions top of the qualifying group.

Post Match Reaction

• Frank hails team display
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Frank Lampard says England are a match for any team when they play like they did against Poland.
• Sven praise for Three Lions
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Sven-Goran Eriksson was delighted after England cruised to the top of their World Cup qualifying group.
• Wayne's goal pledge
  ENGLAND: Wayne Rooney has vowed to get amongst the goals when England contest the World Cup in Germany next year.
• King inspired by Desailly
  ENGLAND VIDEO: After an impressive midfield display in England's win over Poland, Ledley King talks to TheFA.com.
• Rooney's World ambition
  ENGLAND: Wayne Rooney says he can't wait for the World Cup Finals after helping England to victory over Poland.
• Frank makes his point
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Frank Lampard feels England went a long way to answering their critics with victory over Poland.

Analysis

• England 2-1 Poland
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch free highlights as Frank Lampard's volley helps England leapfrog Poland to Group 6 top spot.

Match Library

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  England v Poland: World Cup Group 6 Qualifier