Finland into first major finals as Sweden seal Euro 2020 place

Finland qualified for first major tournament in ir history with a 3-0 win over Liechtenstein while Sweden sealed ir place at Euro 2020 finals following a victory in Romania. rwich City forward Teemu Pukki scored twice in Helsinki and Jasse Tuominen also netted to bring home crowd pouring onto pitch at final whistle as Finland wrapped up second place behind Group J winners Italy on Friday. Roberto Mancini's Italy registered a record 10th straight win as y eased past Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 in Zenica.

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Francesco Acerbi, Lorenzo Insigne and Andrea Belotti scored for Italy, who have bounced back impressively after failing to qualify for last year's World Cup year for first time since 1958. "Mancini has done a great job, he has given us clear ideas in a short period of time. We are proud of record of ten consecutive wins but our objectives and our dreams are honestly ors," said Belotti. Bosnia are guaranteed a place in play-offs after finishing top of ir UEFA Nations League group last year.

Sweden qualified for a sixth straight European Championships after a 2-0 success in Bucharest that eliminated Romania from contention. Marcus Berg and Robin Quaison scored first-half goals for Sweden who secured second place behind Group F winners Spain, leaving Romania hoping for a playoff berth. Berg headed in an inviting cross from Emil Forsberg as Sweden surged ahead on 18 minutes and n turned provider as he cushioned ball off for Quaison to double lead.

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Ramos houred by Spain fans

Seven different players were on target for already-qualified Spain in a 7-0 thrashing of lowly Malta in Cadiz. Alvaro Morata opened scoring on 23 minutes before former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla bagged his first international goal in four years. Pau Torres substitutes Pablo Sarabia and Dani Olmo, Gerard More and Jesus Navas completed rout as Spain made sure of top spot.

Spanish fans houred Sergio Ramos with a huge mosaic of defender who last month broke record previously held by Iker Casillas for most national team appearances. "I'm very happy. What better way for me to toast this tribute than with a victory of such authority and playing such good football?" said Ramos, who earned his 169th cap Friday. " joy is two-fold on both a personal and group level." 

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Alexander Sorloth struck twice for rway in a 4-0 win over Faroe Islands. Tore Reginiussen and Iver Fossum got or goals in Oslo for hosts who will head into playoffs. Denmark require a draw from ir final game against Republic of Ireland after a 6-0 demolition of Gibraltar. Christian Eriksen and Robert Skov both hit a brace in Copenhn with Martin Braithwaite and Christian Gytkjaer also on scoresheet.

Switzerland occupies second place in Group D behind Denmark after a nervy 1-0 win over Georgia courtesy of late header from debutant Cedric Itten. "I'm still in a bit of shock," said Itten. "To score on my debut here in St Gallen is a dream come true. It's still going to take a while to sink in."

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