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Rooney mark as Austria qualifies
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A RECORD-BREAKING goal by Wayne Rooney kept England’s winning streak going in European Championship qualifying on Tuesday, while Austria qualified for a major tournament for the first time in 18 years by sealing its place at next year’s finals in France.
Rooney scored his 50th international goal by converting a late penalty at Wembley Stadium to seal England’s 2-0 win over Switzerland and break Bobby Charlton’s 45-year-old record. Harry Kane scored the other goal.
“To be the country’s all-time leading goalscorer before the age of 30 is not something I could ever have dreamed of,” the 29-year-old Rooney said.
“I was a bit emotional out there and it’s something to be extremely proud of. I’m happy it’s done and hopefully I can kick on from here and concentrate on the team and our success in the future,” the Manchester United star said.
England had already qualified in Group E. The Swiss remained second and in position to advance despite the loss.
In Skopje, defending European champion Spain struggled against Macedonia but earned a 1-0 victory thanks to an early own goal by goalkeeper Tome Pacovski. Spain has a comfortable lead in Group C, ahead of Slovakia and Ukraine.
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque complained about his team’s disappointing performance, but the three points kept the 2008 and 2012 champion in control of its group. A home victory against Luxembourg on October 9 will guarantee Spain a place at Euro 2016.
Slovakia remained second after a 0-0 away draw against third-place Ukraine. Slovakia is two points behind Spain and three in front of Ukraine.
In Group G, Austria made it to Euro 2016 with a 4-1 win over Sweden, qualifying for a major tournament for the first time since it secured a place at the 1998 World Cup.
Austria did play at Euro 2008, its only appearance in the competition to date, but only because it was awarded a place as a co-host.
Martin Harnik grabbed two goals for Austria in a dominant display, while David Alaba converted a 9th-minute penalty and Marc Janko also scored. Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck in stoppage time to give Sweden a consolation goal.
Austria qualifies for the tournament in France unbeaten with seven wins and a draw and is already assured of topping Group G.
Russia climbed into the second automatic qualifying spot in Group G by beating 10-man Liechtenstein 7-0, with Artyom Dzyuba scoring four goals. The Russians are eight points behind Austria and two ahead of Sweden.
Also in contention to qualify is fourth-placed Montenegro, one point behind Sweden after a 2-0 win in Moldova.
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