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Slovakia Miroslav Stoch struck a late winner for Slovakia as Spain were condemned to their first qualifying defeat in eight years on Thursday.

Spain David Silva was instrumental as Spain opened their Euro 2016 qualification campaign with a comfortable 5-1 win over Macedonia in Valencia.

Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou said experiences like Australia faced in FYR Macedonia will hold the Socceroos in good stead when the road to the 2018 Russia World Cup begins in June.

England Spain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, England and Russia booked places at next year's FIFA World Cup with victories in the final qualifying matches.

Australia The inclusion of Lazio youngster Chris Ikonomidis is the biggest surprise in Ange Postecoglou's latest Australia squad, which also includes Luke DeVere and Tarek Elrich.

Andrés Iniesta Andres Iniesta has been withdrawn from Spain's squad for the matches against France and Macedonia after suffering a knee injury.

Vicente Del Bosque Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has warned against complacency during his country's Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

Petar Miloševski Macedonia coach Bosko Gjurovski dedicated his side's thrilling 3-2 win over Luxembourg to former goalkeeper Petar Milosevski.

Vicente Del Bosque Spain will be heavily favoured to beat Macedonia in Euro 2016 qualifying, but Vicente del Bosque is taking nothing for granted.

Boško Đurovski Bosko Djurovski has outlined a desire to bring more energy to Macedonia's national team following his appointment as coach.