England v Poland: How do England fare when it all comes down to the final game?

Qualification has gone down to the final match in nine of the last 12 tournaments - but do England tend to handle the pressure?

Tuesday 15 October 2013 15:20 BST

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England must beat Poland on Tuesday to be sure of their place in Brazil next summer, but it is not the first time qualification for the finals has gone down to their last game – in fact it's nine times in the last 12 tournaments...

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England v Poland: How do England fare when it all comes down to the final game?

Qualification has gone down to the final match in nine of the last 12 tournaments - but do England tend to handle the pressure?