<P> Following the World Cup debacle, both Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard retired from international football and Wayne Rooney was promptly installed as the new captain . England's first match following the tournament, a 1--0 friendly win over Norway, was more noticeable for being the lowest attended international match in Wembley history . The FA made the unprecedented decision to close off the top block of the stadium due to a lack of interest from fans; the match was also beaten head - to - head in the TV ratings by an episode of the popular BBC programme, The Great British Bake Off . </P> <P> Even though England had a relatively disappointing performance in the 2014 World Cup, it changed in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign . England were drawn into Group E with Switzerland, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania and San Marino . England started their campaign with a 2--0 victory over Switzerland in St. Jakob - Park in Basel . Later, they defeated San Marino with a score of 0--5, 0--1 against Estonia, 3--1 against Slovenia, 4--0 against Lithuania, and 2--3 against Slovenia again on 14 June 2015 in Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana . </P> <P> On 5 September 2015, England beat San Marino 6--0 at San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, to become the first team to qualify for Euro 2016 . Victories against Switzerland and Estonia at home--the former match saw Wayne Rooney break the record for the all - time leading England goalscorer--and away in Lithuania helped England achieve their first 100% qualifying campaign record for a major tournament . </P> <P> England were seeded the final tournament draw and were placed in Group B to face Russia, Wales and Slovakia . Their first match, in Marseille against Russia, finished in a 1--1 draw, as they failed to make their superior domination in the match pay; Eric Dier had put England in front from a well executed free - kick before they conceded a stoppage time equaliser . The second match in Lens was their much anticipated clash with Wales . England fell behind just before half - time when a Gareth Bale free - kick squandered past Joe Hart, however Hodgson responded by bringing on both Jamie Vardy and Daniel Sturridge at the start of the second half and both players turned the game in England's favour, as both scored with Sturridge netting the winner in stoppage time as England won 2--1 . </P>

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