Ferdinand, Lineker, Owen & more: Twitter reacts to England victory
Rio Ferdinand, Noel Hunt and Michael Owen all tweet their thoughts on Friday night's World Cup qualifiers as England win
Michael Owen praised Leighton Baines and Danny Welbeck after the pair helped England to a comfortable 5-0 victory over San Marino at Wembley.
Elsewhere, Gareth Bale’s brace secured Chris Coleman’s first win of his Wales reign, while the Republic of Ireland succumbed to a heavy defeat by Germany.
Here is a selection of the best Tweets from the professionals after a busy Friday night of World Cup qualifiers.
Former Tottenham chairman Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) is not impressed by a dull start to England’s game: “What a load of rubbish this England team is! 27 minutes playing against a Hackney Marshes Sunday team and it is still 0-0!”
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris (@morriskid) likes Danny Welbeck’s goal: “Aaaannnd well done again Danny Wellbeck!”
France defender Mikael Silvestre (@IamMSilvestre) still has Manchester United at heart: “#ManUtd 2 San Marino 0”
Ex-Crystal Palace striker Mark Bright (@Mark__Bright) felt England should be doing better: “The Republic of Ireland are a far better than San Marino and they’re getting canned 5-0 by Germany, #CmonEngland”
But Irish celebrity Ross O’Carroll-Kelly (@RossOCK) remains positive: “A converted try and Ireland could still win this. #believe”
England legend Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) makes a valid point: “No easy games in international football nowadays. Well, unless you’re Germany or Spain or Brazil or….”
Stoke City striker Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) gives his thoughts on the game: “Huge fan of Leighton Baines and I love how unselfish Welbeck is. Decent performance, no more than that. Game on Tuesday is a big one.”
United defender Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) got his prediction correct – and also praises Wales: “Did I say 5 – 0 England…..errrr, yes! Love it lads! Congratulations to Wales winning their first game under Chris Coleman and @AshWills84 as captain!”
Norwich star Iwan Roberts (@iwanwroberts) hails the Wales display: “Delighted for Chris Colman. Tonight a top class performance by the lads. Bale is a bit special isn’t he?!”
Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe (@RealJoeCalzaghe) is ecstatic to see Italy and Wales win: “Happy with the football tonight! Good Wins for WALES and the AZZURRI!”
Reading striker Noel Hunt (@boyhunt) pays tribute to Ireland’s fans: “Irish fans again a real credit to the world and Ireland!! No boos through the game or at the end!! Hats off to ye again!!! Onto the next!!”
Finally, Blackpool forward Brett Ormerod (@B1orm10) was impressed by Germany: “Germany, like a well-oiled machine , wow !!!!” 
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