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England Under-21s now face a two-legged play-off in October to qualify for next summer's finals in the Czech Republic

West Brom striker Saido Berahino scored twice as Gareth Southgate's England Under-21 side strolled to a ninth win in qualifying for next summer's European Championship.

Southgate's side now face a two-legged play-off next month for a place in the finals in the Czech Republic.

England took the lead when Berahino headed home a cross from Norwich's Nathan Redmond, and added a second when he buried Harry Kane's pass.

Tottenham's Kane scored a late third.

The draw for the play-offs will be made on Friday, with England hoping to reach the finals for the fifth time in a row.

Berahino had already been denied by Moldovan goalkeeper Alexei Koselev when he headed the opener from Redmond's cross.

Jonathan Bond had to be lively to keep out Igor Dima's drive at the other end but Berahino put England in charge when he ran clear and confidently finished.

Berahino missed two good hat-trick opportunities before Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett - making his debut - crossed for Kane to smash in a third.