England under-21’s have booked a place in the playoffs for Euro 2013 with a 1-0 win over Norway on Monday night.
The result means that the youngsters top the Group Three Qualifying Pool, and are now on the brink of competing in the tournament in Israel.
Sunderland’s Connor Wickham scored the only goal of the game at the B2Net Stadium in Chesterfield, and Stuart Pearce is delighted with the progression of his side.
“To win seven out of eight games in international football isn’t easy and we’re pleased to top the group but we know we’ve got to play better next month to get to the finals,” The Telegraph quote Pearce as saying.
“There are some outstanding teams left in the draw and no matter who you get, they will be up for the fight and the challenge,” he revealed.
The draw for the playoffs will be made in Nyon on Friday.
