England, Portugal and Egypt among five teams to seal World Cup knockout spots

England fans Peter Harding, 74, (left) and Len Pyle, 14, pose after speaking to the Press Association on Brooklyn Bridge. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire.

England, Portugal, Egypt, Ghana and Paraguay ​secured places in ‌the World Cup Round of 32 on ​Friday before their ​final group matches after ⁠results elsewhere confirmed ​four points would be ​enough to progress.

Uruguay's defeat by Spain and Cape ​Verde's draw with ​Saudi Arabia in Group H ‌guaranteed ⁠qualification for the five teams.