Roy Hodgson hails Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere

Roy Hodgson saluted Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere after they fired England to a thrilling win over Slovenia.

Roy Hodgson hails Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere

The victory, which cements England’s lead at the top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group, meant England ended the season unbeaten for the first time in 24 years.

Wilshere’s two goals — in response to Milivoje Novakovic’s opener — put England ahead for the first time, but Nejc Pecnik stepped off the bench to score what he thought was an equaliser six minutes from time.

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