Downing Stars For England

Stewart Downing was in fine form as England beat Wales 1-0 at Wembley to put themselves on the brink of qualification for Euro 2012.

The Liverpool winger capped a lively display by setting up Ashley Young's 35th minute winner.

Meanwhile, Anfield teammate Andy Carroll was introduced as a late substitute for the Three Lions.

Elsewhere in qualifying, Dirk Kuyt went the distance in Holland's 2-0 win in Finland, while Daniel Agger helped Denmark to a 2-0 triumph against Norway in Copenhagen.

There was disappointment for Martin Skrtel, however, who played the entire 90 minutes as Slovakia crashed to a 4-0 defeat at home to Armenia.