Euro 1968 Qualifiers : England defeats Wales 5-1
Nov. 16, 1966 (AMP) — Italia 68 (Qualifiers) : England defeated Wales by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 3-1), in a qualifying game for the 1968 UEFA European Championship on Wednesday.
The result put the English top of Group 8 with 4 points. Wales is third with one point. In their next game, England will meet second-placed Scotland on April 15, while Wales will face Northern Ireland.
Fixtures and Results : Group 8
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Overview
England at the Euro
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
Wales at the Euro
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
England
5:1
Wales
5:1 (3:1)
- 16 November 1966
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| England | 4 |
 Scotland | 3 |
| Wales | 1 |
 Northern Ireland | 0 |
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