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Wales edged closer to UEFA Euro 2016 qualification via Gareth Bale's late goal against Cyprus, while 10-man Netherlands lost to Iceland.

England Spain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, England and Russia booked places at next year's FIFA World Cup with victories in the final qualifying matches.

Iceland Gylfi Sigurdsson's double extended Iceland's stunning Euro 2016 qualifying form as the Netherlands slipped to a shock 2-0 loss in Reykjavik.

Miralem Pjanic Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Miralem Pjanic shouldered the blame for Tuesday's surprise loss to Cyprus in their Group B opener.

Wales Wales clung on for a 2-1 victory over Cyprus despite being reduced to 10 men in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Monday.

Japan Alberto Zaccheroni will get a clearer picture of how he will set up at the FIFA World Cup when Japan host Cyprus in a friendly on Tuesday.

Wayne Hennessey Gareth Bale has been the inspiration behind Wales' Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, according to Ben Davies.

Italy Giorgio Chiellini scored all three goals in Italy's 2-1 win over Azerbaijan on Friday, while Netherlands returned to winning ways.