"We are delighted to have qualified for next year's World Cup finals.

"The achievement vindicates all the hard work that has been done by Sven and his squad.

"I know just how much England fans up and down the country enjoy watching their team playing in major tournaments.

"Next summer will be no different and we look forward to a repeat of the incredible and unrivalled support the team received in Euro 2004.

"We obviously still have a match to play on Wednesday and I know it is everyone's desire to make sure that we win that game and finish top of the group."

Brian Barwick