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Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic has been ruled out of European Championship qualifiers against the Faeroe Islands and Slovenia because of a back injury.

Defenders Aaron Hughes and Craig Cathcart were recalled by Northern Ireland on Tuesday for the European Championship qualifier against Slovenia next month.

Slovenia V Australia Follow every kick as Slovenia take on Australia in the International on 11-Aug-2010, kick off time...

Captain Lucas Neill and Everton midfielder Tim Cahill were among 13 World Cup players included Tuesday in Australia's 20-man squad for an Aug. 11 international friendly against Slovenia at Ljubljana.

Caretaker coach Han Berger has named Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer for Australia's first international since the World Cup against Slovenia.

Caretaker coach Han Berger has named Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer for Australia's first international since the World Cup against Slovenia.

Caretaker Australia coach Han Berger has named Everton midfielder Tim Cahill and Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer for Australia's first international since the World Cup against Slovenia in Ljubljana next week.

Jermain Defoe is confident Fabio Capello retains the respect of the England squad - and he reckons their World Cup exit was down to pressure.

England hardman Jamie Carragher is confident fellow Merseysider Wayne Rooney can still make a big impact at the 2010 World Cup.

England skipper Steven Gerrard has admitted the Three Lions' crunch World Cup last-16 showdown with Germany could 'define a career' on Sunday.

Slovenia, the smallest nation taking part in the World Cup finals, still have big dreams despite watching their South African adventure come to a disappointing early end.

After Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Slovenia, this morning's papers are now focussed on the task ahead - beating the old enemy Germany.

Slovenia's coach asked for his players to be given time to mourn after their dreams of qualifying for the second round of the World Cup were crushed by a late U.S. goal in a parallel group match.

* England beat tournament's smallest nation Slovenia

* Defoe proves his worth with early goal

England scraped through to the World Cup second round with more relief than glory with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a performance that showed signs of quality and poise faded to a familiar panicky struggle.

A lone goal from Jermain Defoe proved enough for England to edge past Slovenia in a tough contest and advance to the Round of 16, while the result left the Slovenians heartbroken.

Join in a live webchat with Russell Osman following England's crucial victory over Slovenia.

Jermain Defoe gets last-minute start, scores goal that helps England advance at World Cup.

England progress with win

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Match statistics for England's 1-0 win over Slovenia in their World Cup Group C match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday.

England are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after Jermain Defoe's first-half goal was sufficient to overcome Slovenia as they recorded a 1-0 victory in Port Elizabeth and finished second in Group C.

Highlights of Wednesday's Group C match where England beat Slovenia 1-0 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium.

England reached the second round of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Slovenia in their make-or-break encounter in Port Elizabeth.

Striker Jermain Defoe rescued England's stuttering World Cup campaign with a first-half strike that was enough to beat Slovenia 1-0 in Group C on Wednesday and book a place in the second round.

England finally got the win they were seeking at the World Cup, advancing to the last 16 with a 1-0 win thanks to a first half goal from Jermain Defoe on Wednesday.

Slovenia 0 England 1 - World Cup Group C halftime score.

Slovenia 0 England 0 - World Cup Group C latest.