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England seal last-four berth

Author: Sir David Smith
Date: 20/06/2009

England have booked their place in the semi-finals of the UEFA Under-21 European Championship following an impressive 2-0 victory over Spain.

Stuart Pearce's side made it two wins out of two in the tournament so far after second-half goals from Fraizer Campbell and James Milner ensured they will progress to the knockout stages.

Pearce had dropped Arsenal star Theo Walcott from his starting line-up and then Milner missed a first-half penalty during an unconvincing first 45 minutes.

But England, whose online betting odds have now been slashed, rallied after the interval and ran out convincing winners.

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Meanwhile, Germany eliminated Finland from the competition following a 2-0 victory in Halmstad.

In the Confederations Cup, Italy have been left licking their wounds after suffering a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Egypt.

The reigning world champions must now take at least a point from their final group stage game against Brazil to ensure they qualify for the knockout stages.

Meanwhile, the South American pre-tournament sportsbooks second favourites, brushed USA aside by a 3-0 scoreline.

Goals from Maicon, Robinho and Felipe Melo moved the holders to the cusp of qualification for the semi-finals following an easy win over ten-man opposition.

Torrential downpours and a waterlogged course forced play to be abandoned after just three hours on day one of the US Open.

United States Golf Association officials decided to call a halt to the day's proceedings with half of the 156-man field still to tee off and the opening groupings on the 11th hole.

The second Major of the season is now predicted to run into next week as heavy rain is forecast in the area surrounding the Bethpage Black course for the remaining three days of the competition.

Americans Jeff Brehaut and Ryan Spears, Sweden's Johan Edfors and Canadian Andrew Parr were at the top of the leaderboard on one under par when play was halted.

World number one and defending champion Tiger Woods endured a mixed start to his opening round after reaching the sixth hole on one over par.

In cricket, Pakistan are the first team confirmed in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 following a seven-run victory over much-fancied South Africa.

Shahid Afridi was the star man for Pakistan in the first semi-final after he clubbed a half-century at Trent Bridge before taking two wickets as the Proteas were unable to chase down a 150-target for victory.

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