What the back pages say on November 16: Capello praises England youngsters and a special night lifts Ireland
Fabio Capello hailed his three young lions as the main reason to celebrate a win against Sweden sealed at Wembley by England's 2,000th international goal. Read more
Also...Amid the scrum of players and coaches acknowledging delirious Ireland players on a night of celebration, one tiny, beaming, grey-haired man stood out. Read more
No fear: Kyle Walker looked the part playing for England against Sweden
Fabio Capello hailed England's young guns after leading the nation through a first unbeaten year since 1994.
Also...Robbie Keane was delighted after Ireland sealed their first Euro finals spot since 1988.
England maintained the feel-good factor created by Saturday's surprise win over Spain by beating Sweden 1-0 last night, despite attracting the lowest attendance for an international at the new Wembley.
Also...The future of international football and the domestic game came under renewed threat yesterday as Sandro Rosell, the Barcelona president, laid out his vision in which both would make way for a bigger Champions League.
John Terry last night vowed he would never so much as consider standing down as England captain after returning to Fabio Capello's side for the country's first victory over Sweden for 43 years.
Also...Wayne Rooney's appeal against the three-match ban which is threatening his Euro 2012 participation will be heard on December 9, UEFA has announced.
England celebrated their 2,000th international goal but had a veteran Swede to thank for the landmark strike.
Also...Stuart Pearce last night claimed Premier League players and clubs are treating his Young Lions with contempt.
Gareth Barry claimed England's 2,000th international goal - but needed a helping hand from Swedish defender Daniel Majstorovic.
Also...Wayne Rooney's Euro 2012 ban could be increased at his appeal hearing on December 9.
Wayne Rooney will learn if his three-game ban for Euro 2012 is to be upheld when UEFA hears his appeal against the suspension at its Nyon headquarters on December 9.
Also...As no-contests go, this was about as enjoyable as they come.
Having successfully parked the bus at the weekend, Fabio Capello might consider that the L-plates are now ready to come off his England team at last.
Also...Wayne Rooney will discover his Euro 2012 fate next month when an appeal against his three-match ban is heard by UEFA.
The Republic of Ireland completed their qualification for Euro 2012 with a 5-1 aggregate victory over Estonia.
Also...Martin Johnson's assistant coach Graham Rowntree is being targeted by Warren Gatland to bolster the Welsh coaching team ahead of the Six Nations Championship.
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