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2022 WORLD CUP: Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held on Thursday

Football - World Cup Qualifiers Europe - Group I - England v San Marino - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 25, 2021. England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their fifth goal with teammates. [Pool via REUTERS/Adrian Dennis]

Former champions Germany, England and Italy got off to winning starts in their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Thursday but Spain were held to a 1-1 home draw by Greece.

Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland in Duisburg thanks to goals from Leon Goretzka, Kai Havertz and Ilkay Gundogan.

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