Wayne Rooney edged one goal closer to Sir Bobby Charlton’s record as England coasted past the clothes salesman, the factory worker and the bar owner from San Marino with a simple if not spectacular 5-0 win at Wembley.

San Marino 0 England 8

NORTHERN Ireland manager Nigel Worthington insisted his side are “back in the mix” after they completed the double over San Marino in their World Cup qualifying group.

WALES boss John Toshack admitted he was praying for the final whistle as his team hung onto a 2-1 victory over San Marino.