Traditions remain but this is a new era for Union. Promotion was "like a miracle" and European qualification, secured thanks to Max Kruse's last-minute winner on the final day, something else. "Everyone was freaking out." How can they top it? Perhaps they can't. The top two in each group automatically qualify with the two third-placed sides facing each other for the right to play in the intercontinental play-offs.Qualified:None.To be decided: The marathon, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in April, returned to its traditional route from Blackheath to The Mall for the first time in over two years. as the draw opens up for both men following Searle's impressive 2-1 victory over former World Matchplay champion and world No 5 Dimitri Van den Bergh.