Euro 2012 qualifiers: Montenegro v England - in pictures

England needed only a draw against Montenegro to confirm their place in next summer's European Championships ... and when Ashley Young stooped to head Theo Walcott's cross in at the far post in the 11th minute, qualification looked increasingly likely Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

Montenegro were overrun in the first half and Darren Bent's tap-in in the 31st minute gave England a deserved 2-0 lead Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

But a deflected strike by Elsad Zverotic seconds before half-time raised the home side's hopes of earning a draw and, with it, a play-off spot Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images

Wayne Rooney earned himself a straight red for violent conduct in the 73rd minute for this wild swipe at Miodrag Dzudovic Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Rooney's dismissal means he will miss at least one of England's group matches at next summer's tournament Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

Worse was to follow as Andrija Delibasic headed an injury time equaliser ... Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Montenegro's players celebrated with something of a human pyramid Photograph: Hrvoje Polan/AFP/Getty Images

The game ended 2-2 - a result which ensured England's qualification as group winners and Montenegro's place in second. Joyous Montenegro fans invaded the pitch on the final whistle as the England players walked off feeling a little sheepish about the result Photograph: Savo Prelevic/AFP/Getty Images