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England's two-goal hero Wayne Rooney insisted three points were the most important prize to come out of Minsk on Wednesday night

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is refusing to be get away after seeing his side maintain their pursuit of group eight favourites Italy.

Wales boss John Toshack hailed the defiant performance of his side after their 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat against Euro 2008 runners-up Germany.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington praised David Healy after the Sunderland striker's first goal in the World Cup qualifying campaign.

Fabio Capello deflected praise away from two-goal England hero Wayne Rooney and preferred to concentrate on an effective team performance in the 3-1 win over Belarus in Dinamo Stadium.

Wayne Rooney described how England have been given a new belief under Fabio Capello after the Manchester United forward scored twice to defeat Belarus in Minsk.