Euro 2016: Can Republic of Ireland join Wales, Northern Ireland and England
Sunday 11 October 2015 22:51, UK
Wales joined Northern Ireland and England at Euro 2016 despite a 2-0 defeat in Bosnia. Cyprus' 2-1 win in Israel means Chris Coleman's men qualified for a major tournament for the first time since 1958. Can Republic of Ireland join them?
Here is our round-up of what Martin O'Neill's side need to do to qualify for next summer's showpiece...
Group D: Republic of Ireland
Position: 3rd
Played: 9
Points: 18
State of play: Assured of a play-off place; one point behind leaders Germany, level with second-placed Poland as the race for automatic qualification goes to the wire
Remaining fixtures: Poland (a)
Shane Long was the toast of a nation on Thursday night after his strike earned Republic of Ireland a huge win over reigning World Champions Germany at the Aviva Stadium, guaranteeing his country a play-off place at least.
It means automatic qualification goes down to the wire in Group D and it's simple for Martin O'Neill's side: beat Poland on Sunday and they will be heading to France next summer.
They will also qualify should they draw while scoring two goals or more in Warsaw.
However, Poland will reach the finals if they beat Ireland or hold them to a 0-0 or 1-1 draw (the 1-1 draw due to overall goal difference as head-to-head will be level should Germany not lose).
If Germany beat or get a draw against Georgia then it will be a straight fight between Poland and Republic of Ireland for the second automatic qualification place. But if they lose they will finish third if Poland and Ireland draw.
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Group D: Scotland
Position: 4th
Played: 9
Points: 12
State of play: Six points behind third-placed Republic of Ireland with just one game to play
Remaining fixtures: Gibraltar (a)
Poland's last-gasp equaliser in Glasgow dashed any hopes Scotland had of securing a play-off place. Scotland had been on course to take their hopes of securing a play-off spot into the final game, but Robert Lewandowski struck for a second time to silence the Hampden Park crowd and Ireland's win over Germany sealed their fate.
Gordon Strachan's men now travel to the Algarve to face Gibraltar in a dead rubber.
Group B: Wales
Position: 2nd
Played: 9
Points: 18
State of play: Four points clear of Bosnia & Herzegovina in third
Remaining fixtures: Andorra (h)
Despite defeat in Bosnia, Wales secured a spot at Euro 2016 thanks to Cyrpus' 2-1 win in Israel.
Chris Coleman's men, who face Andorra at home on Tuesday, still have the chance to top the group but they must win and hope Belgium lose at home to Israel.
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Group E: England
Position: 1st
Played: 9
Points: 27
State of play: Qualified; nine points clear of second-placed Switzerland
Remaining fixtures: Lithuania (a)
England continued their march towards Euro 2016 with a comfortable 2-0 win against Estonia at Wembley.
Goals from Theo Walcott and Raheem Sterling helped maintain England's 100 per cent qualifying record in Group E.
England have never won all their qualification games before but that will be the challenge awaiting them when they travel to Lithuania for their final qualifying game on Monday.
Group F: Northern Ireland
Position: 1st
Played: 9
Points: 20
State of play: Qualified; three points clear of Romania.
Remaining fixtures: Finland (a)
Northern Ireland reached their first European Championship after Thursday night's historic 3-1 victory over Greece at Windsor Park.
The win meant Michael O'Neill's side, who need a point in Finland on Sunday to confirm their place in top spot in Group F, booked their place at a major tournament for the first time since 1986.
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