Spain,Italy book spot at Euro 2012

World champions Spain and Italy completed formalities of qualification for Euro 2012,Netherlands are as good as through and England.

World champions Spain and Italy completed formalities of qualification for Euro 2012 on Tuesday,Netherlands are as good as through and England are in a commanding position to secure a place in next years finals.

Alvaro Negredo and David Villa both scored twice in a 6-0 rout of Liechtenstein to leave defending champions Spain eight points clear of Czech Republic in Group I with two games remaining.

Italy were made to sweat but a late goal by Giampaolo Pazzini earned a 1-0 victory over Slovenia to go on top in Group C. Germany qualified on Friday,meaning five of the 16 teams for next years tournament are known,including co-hosts Poland and Ukraine.

Netherlands beat Finland 2-0 but despite winning all eight of their qualifiers they still need a point at home to Moldova next month before they can firm up travel arrangements as Sweden are six points behind with two matches left after beating San Marino 5-0. England,who failed to qualify for the 2008 finals,beat Wales 1-0 to move six clear of Montenegro in Group G.