England qualify for 2018 World Cup in Russia

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England have qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia following a 1-0 win over Slovenia at Wembley.

Captain Harry Kane's stoppage time winner helped transform the Three Lions' fortunes after a frustrating night.

England only needed a draw to qualify from Group F, but Tottenham star Kane diverted home Kyle Walker's cross to give manager Gareth Southgate his seventh win of the qualifying campaign.

But the performance will have given Southgate much to ponder, with England limping to victory and largely unimpressive against a team ranked 55th in the world.

Job done! Qualified for the World Cup! A really great feeling.