Russia defeat hands England qualification lifeline

Israel 2 Russia 1

Sat, 17 Nov, 2007 - 19:58

Israel 2 Russia 1

England were thrown a Euro 2008 lifeline in Tel Aviv as Israel overcame Russia to leave Steve McClaren’s men requiring just a draw against Croatia to qualify.

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