Fabio Capello hailed Jermain Defoe's clinical display as the striker scored a hat-trick against Bulgaria.
Spain began the defence of their European Championship crown with a convincing 4-0 win over Liechtenstein.
Scotland boss Craig Levein branded the refereeing of his side's 0-0 draw in Lithuania as 'ridiculous'.
Nigel Worthington hailed Northern Ireland as they began their qualifying campaign with victory over Slovenia.
John Toshack vented his anger after an injury to James Collins marred Wales' 1-0 defeat to Montenegro.
Sky Sports News understands Gerard Houllier has been interviewed for the vacant manager's job at Aston Villa.
Giovanni Trapattoni was not surprised that Republic of Ireland struggled before winning 1-0 in Armenia.
A smash-and-grab raid from N.Ireland saw them start their qualifying campaign with a1-0 win over Slovenia.
A Jermain Defoe hat-trick and a first international goal for Adam Johnson defeated Bulgaria 4-0 in England's first Euro 2012 qualifier.
Fabio Capello says Paul Scholes changed his mind about playing for England at the World Cup.