his international career continued after england's elimination from the world cup by argentina on penalties in the first knock-out round. on 27 march 1999, scholes managed a hat-trick for england in a game against poland. in addition, scholes scored both goals in england's 2–0 win at hampden park over scotland in the euro 2000 play-off first leg, sealing a 2–1 aggregate win and qualification for the finals tournament. in a qualifier against sweden that june, scholes became the first and last england player to be sent off in an international match at the old wembley stadium.