By Becky Evans PUBLISHED: 15:56 EST, 15 October 2013 | UPDATED: 05:23 EST, 16 October 2013 England have reached the World Cup after beating Poland 2-0 in last night's crucial qualifier. Goals by Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard booked England's place at Brazil 2014. There were fears about the impact the 20,000 vociferous Poland fans at Wembley would have on the match. But England ensured qualification by finishing top of Group H and in doing so, Roy Hodgson has become only the sixth manager to take the side into a World Cup finals. Scroll down for videos England fans (pictured unfurling a Three Lions flag at Wembley) are celebrating after their side booked a place at Brazil 2014
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England beat Poland 2-0 with goals from Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard
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Charged atmosphere inside Wembley and dozens of Polish fans lit flares before kick-off
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