A five-star performance from a professional Great Britain side ensured that the 2007 European Championship runner-ups booked their flights to Denmark in some style against a committed yet outclassed Israel side.

An experienced line-up, selected by manager Philip Gardner, was sent to the Holy Land in order to ensure that a 4-1 lead from the first leg was maintained. After a professional build-up to the match day, the players, officials and supporters were looking forwards to taking on the Israelis in Ashkelon.