England thrashed San Marino 8-0 as striker Jermain Defoe scored twice, while Ukraine moved up to third on goal difference above Poland with a 3-1 away victory in a match between the Euro 2012 host nations.

CNN: Shock draw dents Spain's World Cup qualification hopes

Ferdinand has been called up into the England squad for the first time since 2011, and Ferguson confirmed that the 34-year-old would be available for this month's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro despite earlier expressing fears about his fitness.

CNN: Mancini furious as City defeat gives United 15-point lead

It means we will have to re-adjust against San Marino.

BBC: Worthington praises defeated team