Jermain Defoe delighted with treble against Bulgaria after Ian Wright texted him predicting he would score a hat-trick.
Fabio Capello hails Wayne Rooney's "perfect" display after asking striker to play in a new role for England against Bulgaria.
England manager can forget about cartoon caricature for now, but worries about his inherent conservatism remain.
Jermaine Defoe showed against Bulgaria he is more than a viable alternative to the little and large strike partnership.
Joe Hart's confident display against Bulgaria ends the debate once and for all about who England's No 1 should be.
Daniel Sturridge's goal helps England U21s keep their hopes of qualifying for European Championships alive.
Antonio Cassano scores one goal and set up another to help Italy come back from a goal down and beat Estonia 2-1.
In pics: England stuff Bulgaria, N Ireland beat Slovenia, Wales lose, Scotland draw.
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