da betcris: England defender Phil Jagielka is confident that wins against San Marino and Poland will result in the side finishing top of Group H.
da bet nacional: Roy Hodgson’s men experienced a disappointing draw last time out at Wembley against Ukraine thanks to a late Frank Lampard penalty, which ensured England stayed second place behind leaders Montenegro.
The Everton defender told The Sun, “Four points from the first two games is fine.
“We look forward to the next game now and if we can make that seven it is a progression and hopefully we can finish top of the group.”
Jagielka has the chance to step up, after former captain John Terry retired from international football, and Rio Ferdinand unable to get into the squad.
The game against San Marino will also give striker Wayne Rooney the chance to go fifth in England’s all-time scoring list.
A brace for the Manchester United front man will see him overtake the likes of Alan Shearer, Nat Lofthouse and Tom Finney.
San Marino are ranked 207th in the world alongside Bhutan and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
The game could yet have more significance for Rooney, who is set to be named captain for the clash as Steven Gerrard is suspended and Frank Lampard is suffering from a thigh injury.
Rooney currently has 29 goals to his name, level with Vivian Woodwood, and at 26-years-old the chance of catching Bobby Charlton’s total of 49 international goals is getting closer.