Failure would spark a crisis, says hopeful Hoddle

Former England boss Glenn Hoddle has not given up hope of them reaching Euro 2008 but admits the country would be in “crisis” should they fail to qualify.

Last month’s defeat to Russia means Steve McClaren’s side must now rely on Israel taking points off Guus Hiddink’s men tomorrow, or Macedonia defeating Croatia, to keep their hopes of reaching Austria and Switzerland next year alive.