After a disappointing 2-1 loss to France on Friday night time at St James’ Park, England received their revenge to report their first win in France since 1973.
Whereas three factors towards the Group A3 leaders boosts their hopes of qualifying robotically for Euro 2025, it doesn’t change their league standings as they continue to be third within the desk behind Sweden on aim distinction, two factors from the highest.
For groups in League A, a high two end ensures direct qualification into Euro 2025, whereas ending third or fourth takes them into the play-offs.
England will likely be eyeing a win subsequent month over backside of the group Republic of Eire, who now can’t end within the high two, earlier than heading to Sweden for his or her closing group match.
In Sweden, a win would assure England qualification for Euro 2025 in Switzerland, in the event that they beat Eire.
In the meantime, a Sweden defeat by France subsequent month may imply a draw is sufficient for England in Sweden, ought to aim distinction transfer of their favour earlier than the ultimate matchday.