English Prime Minister Gordon Brown has praised the national football team for qualifying for next year's World Cup in South Africa.
Fabio Capello's team demolished Croatia 5-1 to book their place in the finals, receiving congratulations from Prime Minister Brown.
"Many congratulations to Fabio Capello and the England team for qualifying for the 2010 World Cup Finals with tonight's emphatic win against Croatia. The country looks forward to supporting the team in South Africa next summer," Mr Brown said.