Theo Walcott scored on his return to St Mary’s as the England Under 21’s assured a play-off place for the 2009 European Championships in Sweden with a 3-0 win over the Republic of Irelnad on Tuesday.

England get the breakthrough after Stephen O’Halloran deflects a James Milner cross into his own net on the hour mark.

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England Under-21 veteran James Milner makes it two without reply for England with a low drive from 25 yards.

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Theo Walcott gets England’s third goal of the day with a Thierry Henry like chip finish.

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Stuart Pearce new look side managed a 1-1 draw with Romania on Tuesday with the likes of Theo Walcott and Gabby Agbonlahor on song as Engalnd prepare for the upcoming European Championship qualifying campaign.

Derbyshire gives England the lead in the 8th minute.

Bogdan Stancu’s free kick hits the crossbar and Joe Hart’s back to level the scores.

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