World champions Italy were drawn against Bulgaria and England were up against Croatia, who knocked them out of the Euro 2008 tournament, following the draw for 2010 World Cup qualifying made here today.England were also drawn against Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Andorra in Group 6, while Italy also come up against Republic of Ireland, Cyprus, Georgia and Montenegro in Group 8.France meet Romania and Serbia in Group 7 and 2006 hosts and semi-finalists Germany come up against Russia, Finland and Wales in Group 4.The winners of the nine European groups qualify automatically with the eight best runners up entering two-leg play-offs to decide the remaining four spots for the region.Meanwhile, China were drawn against Australia, Iraq and Qatar in Group 1 of the Asia zone while Japan come up against Bahrain, Oman and Thailand in Group 2.
