11.10.2003 - Euro 2004 round up
England booked a place in next summer's European Championship finals after recording a 0-0 draw in a tough match in Istanbul.
The result might even have been an England win had Beckham converted a first half penalty which was awarded after Gerrard had been fouled in the area, but Sven Goran Eriksson's men still managed to hand on despite some late Turkish pressure.
Emile Heskey was the only other Liverpool player to take part in the game, and there may be a number of other Reds involved in next summer's finals.
Igor Biscan took no part in Croatia's win over Bulgaria which saw them hold onto second spot and earn a play-off match, but having forced his way back into the squad, Biscan will be hoping to break back into the side in the near future. John Arne Riise's Norway could also book their place if they win a play-off match.
Germany and the Czech Republic had already won their groups before today's round of games which should see Hamann, Baros and Smicer going to Portugal next June, but there wasn't such good news for two other Liverpool stars.
Poland won 2-1 in a tough away game in Hungary, but also required Sweden t beat Latvia at home. The Swedes had already qualified prior to their match, and were surprisingly beaten, denying Poland a chance of qualifying.
And there was also disappointment for Steve Finnan in FC Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium, with Switzerland ending Ireland's hopes of grabbing a top two place. Finnan played only the last 16 minutes of the 2-0 defeat, with Stephane Henchoz brought on as an injury time substitute for the Swiss team, who qualify as group winners.
The draw for the play-offs will take place on Monday.
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