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England finish qualification stages on a high
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England finished off their remaining qualification games on a high as they defeated Finland, Slovenia, San Marino and Lithuania to finish top of their group.
After defeating Greece, England had qualified for Euro 2016, but they still had a few more games to play to determine where they'd finish in Group B, and Hodgson's men did not lie down as they defeated all of their opponents to finish 1st in Group B.
Finland 0 - 2 England
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Goals from Arsenal's Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere ensured a vital three points for England against second placed Finland at the Olympiastadion in Helsinki.
Theo Walcott got the first goal within 45 seconds when Theo Walcott showed just how fast he is as he accelerated past Lampi at right full-back and had enough time to measure up his shot before placing it past Hradecky to make it 1-0 England.
Pukki had a great chance before the break but he couldn't keep his shot down after he was sent through but the forward took little care and swung his foot right underneath the ball and it was sent all the way into row Z.
Wilshere got England's second goal after half-time as he was involved in a great passing move starting from Steven Caulker from the back and moving it all the way forward to Danny Welbeck, who slid the ball past the Finish defence for Wilshere to chip the ball over the goalkeeper and make it 2-0 England.
Finland tried to respond but couldn't find a goal and the match eventually finished 2-0 to England which gives them huge hope on finishing in top spot come the end of the qualification stages.
Player of the Match
Jack Wilshere
The England midfield was very sharp throughout the game and ultimately got England's second goal to finish off Finland. He was calm and composed in midfield and made a few good attacking moves whilst being solid defensively.
England 2 - 0 Slovenia
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A Daniel Sturridge master-class helped England get another three points to almost cement top spot in Group B.
Phil Jones was able to put England in-front after getting the ball from Jordan Henderson and striking it sweetly from 15 yards into the bottom left corner to make it 1-0 England just before half-time after a few good chances had been wasted.
Slovenia had a free-kick before half-time and almost levelled but Joe Hart was able to push away Krhin's dipping effort to maintain England's 1-0 lead going into half-time.
Then Daniel Sturridge scored an absolute beauty as he moved the ball past a couple of defenders and struck the ball 30 yards from goal which flew right past Handanovic and give England a two goal lead going into the closing stages of the game.
England held on two secure a good 2-0 victory and keep their winning streak going with two more games to play against San Marino and Lithuania which on paper both look like comfortable victories for Hodgson's men.
Player of the Match
Daniel Sturridge
The Liverpool forward was perhaps England's most key player as he held up play well and scored a truly spectacular goal to help England get yet another three points in Group B. His work-rate was second to none as he tracked back when needed to help out his midfield.
San Marino 0 - 4 England
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A brace from Danny Welbeck and new England captain Adam Lallana ensured that England would finish in first place against San Marino.
Danny Welbeck scored the first goal as he weaved past the whole of the San Marino defence and was one-on-one with Simoncini and the Manchester United striker added another goal to his record as he slid the ball beneath the keeper to make it 1-0 England.
Adam Lallana then got the second three minutes after Welbeck as he linked up nicely with Phil Jones before powering the ball straight into the top corner from 20 yards out to give the attacking midfielder his first goal as captain.
In the second half Lallana got his second from a free-kick from 25 yards out, and the Southampton star man curled the ball around the wall and into the back of the net to give England a three goal lead against San Marino.
And Danny Welbeck finished the job for England as he was played onside by Albani, went round Simoncini and tapped the ball into the middle of the empty net to finish the game with England winning but 4 goals to nil.
Player of the Match
Adam Lallana
The England captain was the key to winning as he scored a brace and helped set up Welbeck's second goal. Lallana was very calm in midfield and passed the ball to his team-mates very accurately and defended well when needed.
Lithuania 0 - 3 England
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Two goals from Theo Walcott ensured England winning every single game in Group B after he cruised past Lithuania 3-0.
Theo Walcott got the first goal within 2 minutes as he ran through on goal after poor defending from Lithuania and simply placed the ball to Karcemarkas's left to make it 1-0 England and give Hodgson's men a huge lift.
Lithuania continued to struggle but they had a chance when Sirgedas had enough space to take a shot but Joe Hart had it covered and easily palmed the shot away towards Leighton Baines who played it towards his back four.
Baines then got England's second before half-time as Wilshere touched the ball forward towards the advancing Baines and the Everton left-back smashed it across the goalkeeper and into the bottom corner to make it 2-0 England.
Then Walcott finished off Lithuania in the second half as he headed the ball into the back of the net from a Lallana cross to make it 3-0 England and for England to break a record with the most wins recorded in a qualification group.
Player of the Match
Theo Walcott
The Arsenal winger scored two goals and did some exceptional work on the right for his country, dribbling past countless players and drilling in some delightful crosses. He tracked back well and helped out his full-back to mark a great performance for England.
