Last night and this morning, the second round of the European Qualifiers began, England beat Ukraine 2-0 at home, won two consecutive games, led the group standings, Kane scored consecutive goals; Italy beat Malta 2-0 away to get their first win; Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in successive games to help Portugal sweep Luxembourg 6-0 away; Denmark lost 3-2 away to Kazakhstan, and it was Denmark's two-goal lead that was overturned.
In Group C, England beat Ukraine 2-0 at home to lead the way with two straight wins, and Saka blasted the world wave and provided an assist to help Kane open the scoring in this match. Italy, who lost the opening game, regained their winning feel as they beat Malta 2-0 away, with newcomer Letgui scoring back-to-back goals, Pessina extending the score and Tonali providing two assists to help Italy get through away from home.
In Group H, top favourites Denmark were upset, losing 3-2 away to Kazakhstan, and rising star Hoilund scored twice, scoring five goals in two games, before Kazakhstan staged a Jedi rally, scoring three goals in a row to complete the comeback. Slovenia beat San Marino 2-0 at home to lead the way with two wins in a row, while Finland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 away to secure their first win.
In Group J, Portugal swept Luxembourg 6-0 away and scored 10 goals in two games to lead the group standings, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in this game, scoring four goals in two games, second only to Hoylund in the European Qualifiers. Slovakia beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at home and accumulated 4 points from 2 games, just behind Portugal; Iceland won 7-0 away to Liechtenstein to win their first time.