Theo Walcott scored a memorable brace to help England qualify for the European Championship finals next summer but the match was marred by racist chanting in Germany. Anton Ferdinand and Micah Richards were both allegedly called 'monkeys' by German players in the second half and made their feelings known after the game. The Football Association confirmed they had held talks with a Uefa delegate after the game in the hope that serious action will be taken. Ferdinand was clearly upset after the game but refused to be drawn on which players were directing the abuse. He said: "It's in the hands of the FA and I don't want to say much more at this stage." The racism row spoilt what was a memorable night for England's young lions after Walcott came off the bench in dramatic style after surprisingly being dropped. Walcott said: "I was delighted with the two goals and it is such a great honour to be in this squad." Walcott's late double made it a night to remember for manager Peter Taylor, who is now urging the FA to give him the job on a permanent basis. Taylor said: "I'm asking for the FA to make a quick decision on my future. Of course I want the job and want to lead these players in the finals next summer." In an explosive affair, Germany were reduced to 10 men after just 14 minutes. Nigel Reo-Coker's ball released David Nugent, who was hauled down by defender Markus Brzenska and referee Jaroslav Jara had no hesitation in brandishing a red card. Despite having the extra man, England were upset when Jara awarded a penalty to the home side after 23 minutes when Newcastle defender Steven Taylor was adjudged to have pushed Mario Gomez. But England were handed a much-needed lifeline when Gonzalo Castro shot wide of the post. England were then reduced to 10 men on 58 minutes when Taylor was shown his second yellow card of the game for a foul. Gomez was involved in the controversy once again when he went down following a challenge by the Newcastle defender. However, referee Jara evened up the numbers with a red card – much to the disgust of the England coaching staff. It was left to Walcott to make all the difference and he netted his first of the game on 84 minutes when he was put through by Leighton Baines and showed all his composure by firing the ball into the corner of the net. The 17-year old prodigy sealed victory for England in injury time when his blistering pace took him past the German defence and he curled a wonderful shot past Michael Rensing's left hand and inside the far post.
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