The last remaining European qualifying spot for the 2018 World Cup in Russia goes to Denmark after a Christian Eriksen inspired victory sends Ireland packing in front of their home fans.

England is the only nation from the British Isles and Ireland that will receive a Russian stamp on their passport after Christian Eriksen tore the Republic of Ireland to shreds in the final European World Cup Play-Off.

Martin O’Neill’s side did a sterling job of keeping Eriksen quiet during the goalless first leg in Denmark, but the Spurs star showed how devastatingly clinical he can be with even an inch to spare.

And it should have been so very different, with Ireland taking the lead in front of a packed house in only six minutes. Robbie Brady taking route one with a free kick from the halfway line, the Danes failed to clear the lines, and Shane Duffy nutted the ball over the onrushing Kasper Schmeichel.