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Germany first qualifier for Euro 2008 finals  Germany
became the first team to book their place alongside hosts Austria and Switzerland in June's UEFA EURO 2008™ finals with a draw in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday
Group A
Four teams still have hopes of qualifying from the sole eight-nation group. Poland are the best placed and will ensure qualification with a victory against Belgium in November after coming from behind to beat Kazakhstan 3-1, a result which leaves them four points ahead of Portugal – 2-0 victors in Azerbaijan – and Finland, who were held 0-0 by Belgium. Portugal have three games left to Poland and Finland's two, likewise Serbia who are three points further back after a goalless draw in Armenia. Poland and Finland sit out Wednesday when Portugal visit Kazakhstan while Serbia go to Azerbaijan. If Portugal and Serbia both lose, Poland qualify.
Group B
Two points separated the top three at kick-off on Saturday and Scotland, France and Italy all won to keep things that way with two games left each. Leaders Scotland eliminated Ukraine with a 3-1 win while, a point behind, world champions Italy beat Georgia 2-0. France, a further point adrift, won 6-0 in the Faroe Islands but as Italy visit Scotland next month, Les Bleus know maximum points from here on would be sufficient. Scotland could qualify on Wednesday if they gain more points in Georgia than France pick up against Lithuania. Italy's next game is the 17 November trip to Glasgow.
Group C
Reigning champions Greece beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-2 and are now four points clear as Turkey were held in Moldova. However, Turkey moved a point ahead of Norway who were not in action while Bosnia-Herzegovina are four points further back with two games left instead of their rivals' three. Greece will qualify if they win in Turkey on Wednesday while Norway visit Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Group D
Germany only needed a point in Ireland to reach the finals and drew 0-0 to book their place. The Czech Republic, not in action on Saturday, are three points behind unbeaten Germany but are five ahead of Ireland, who have only two games left. If the Czech Republic win in Germany on Wednesday they are through, and will have further chances to book their place at home to Slovakia and in Cyprus next month. Ireland must win at home against Cyprus on Wednesday to keep their hopes alive.
Group E
Croatia, like Germany, are yet to lose and their 1-0 win against now eliminated Israel on Saturday keeps them three points clear of England, 3-0 victors at home to Estonia, but more significantly eight clear of Russia, who have three games left. If Russia do not defeat England on Wednesday, Croatia will qualify, and an away win in Moscow will also take Steve McClaren's side into the finals.
Group F
Spain and Sweden gained away victories in Denmark and Liechtenstein respectively and both hold a six-point cushion over Northern Ireland, who have three matches remaining to the leading pair's two. Denmark are two further points adrift. If Sweden defeat Northern Ireland on Wednesday they will qualify while Denmark must win against Latvia to maintain any hopes of their own. Spain will have to wait until November when they welcome Sweden and Northern Ireland.
Group G
Romania moved three points ahead of the Netherlands with a 1-0 win and their score of seven wins and two draws from nine games means they share the best record in 2008 qualifying with Germany and Croatia. Bulgaria are two points behind the Netherlands but if they do not win in Albania on Wednesday, Romania can qualify with victory in Luxembourg. The Netherlands, unbeaten until their trip to Romania, will aim to get back into winning ways at home to Slovenia.
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