England face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin in the first match of their new Nations League campaign, and their first under interim manager Lee Carsley. The match marks the first game since the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024, in what was Gareth Southgate’s last match in charge.
And Carsley has instantly begun to look to the future, including the uncapped quartet of Angel Gomes, Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White and Tino Livramento in his first senior squad.
All four were part of the victorious U21 European Championship squad, and will be hoping to take the first step in their international careers as they look to gel into a side featuring plenty of experience.
Meanwhile, Ireland are also embarking on the start of a new journey, with new manager Heimir Halgrimsson able to select one of the most talented Ireland squads in recent years, including the Premier League’s Evan Ferguson, Sammie Szmodics and Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher.
Follow live updates from England vs Ireland in the Nations League below:
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
Good chasing from Gordon forces Kelleher to clear it straight to Alexander-Arnold. He plays it on to Saka, who swings in an inviting cross that is just over the head of Kane.
Moments later, Alexandr-Arnold delivers a free-kick that is just over the head of Maguire.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:45
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
No out-ball for Ireland at the moment, though Ogbene is trying his best.
Alexander-Arnold clips a ball over the top to Declan Rice and it results in another England corner.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:42
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
Another promising England attack as Grealish slides it through to Kane. He’s tackled but it runs to Gordon, whose shot is blocked at the last and runs to Kelleher.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:39
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
England are totally dominant now, with Ireland struggling to get out of there own half in the last five minutes.
The movement of Grealish and Alexander-Arnold – with the latter floating into the central areas when the ball is on the left wing, and providing width when on the right – has certainly helped England in attack.
Ogbene beats his man and delivers a cross, but Idah can only head over.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:38
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
Have a look at this from England. Lovely stuff.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:35
GOAL! Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
GOAL! And so completes the Irish nightmare.
And it’s one of England’s most brilliant goals in years.
One-touch football all round as Rice and Mainoo exchange passes, with the Arsenal man overlapping and playing another one-two, this time with Saka, before breaking free into the box and sliding a cutback across to Grealish, who sweeps it into the opposite corner for 2-0.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:33
Republic of Ireland 0-1 England
Saka beats Brady on the wing but his cutback is cut out. No problem though, as England regain possession quickly.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:31
Ireland have started quite positively, with their forwards showing some nice movement on the counter, but they’ve just lacked that final bit of quality that England certainly do have.
Ireland are sitting back a little more now, opting not to apply pressure when England have it around halfway.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:29
Republic of Ireland 0-1 England
Gordon has provided plenty of threat in the first 20 minutes, and has been England main attacking outlet. Very useful when countering – that will only add to the questioning of why he was used so sparingly at Euro 2024.
Levi Colwill has been solid at left-back in the opening stages too.
Ireland try to launch a counter but Ogbene’s pass is easily cut out.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:27
Republic of Ireland 0-1 England
Declan Rice didn’t celebrate when he scored, so you’d imagine that that’ll provoke some interesting reaction.
England are enjoying plenty of possession now, and they look very comfortable.
Chris Wilson7 September 2024 17:24
