Dutch, Swiss and Romania qualify for Euro 2024
The Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania booked their places at Euro 2024 on Saturday.
Just one goal was enough to ensure the Dutch joined France in qualifying from Group B with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland. Wout Weghorst's powerful drive separated the sides in Amsterdam in what is likely to be Irish boss Stephen Kenny's final competitive game in charge.
"In the end, it's about winning the game. We knew we needed the three points to qualify directly today, at home with our own fans. We created a lot of chances, opportunities, but we have to score more goals and have more finesse in the final third," said Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo.
Romania reached just a second major tournament since 2008 by ending Israel's chances of automatic qualification with a 2-1 win.
Despite being forced to play what should have been a home fixture in Hungary due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israel went in front after just two minutes through Eran Zahavi.
But Romania hit back quickly to level through George Puscas and secured their place in Germany thanks to Ianis Hagi, son of Gheorghe Hagi who inspired the Romanians famous run to the 1994 World Cup quarter-finals.