Republic of Ireland vs England LIVE: Nations League result and final score as Lee Carsley makes winning start
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England: Declan Rice and Jack Grealish were unpopular goalscorers in Dublin in an impressive first-half display under Carsley
England made a winning start under interim boss Lee Carsley as Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scored against the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League opener in Dublin.
In England’s first match since the Euro 2024 final, marking the start of the new era after Gareth Southgate’s resignation, the Three Lions made a confident start in a fiery atmosphere and took a deserved lead through goals from players who made unpopular returns to the Aviva. Rice and Grealish, having represented Ireland at youth level, were booed by the home crowd but struck against them within the opening 26 minutes.
Grealish’s second goal, set up by Rice, came from a flowing England move that summed up their impressive first-half display under Carsley. However, England lost their rhythm after the break as Ireland grew into the contest, in what could have been a tribute act to some of Southgate’s former side’s performances at the recent European Championships.
The visitors, though, were largely untroubled by a limited Ireland side and there were opportunities for Morgan Gibbs-White and Angel Gomes to make their England debuts late on. Follow all the rection and analysis from England’s win over Republic of Ireland in the Nations League
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
49 mins
Not clicking so far for either side at the start of the second half, but it’s England with more possession as you’d expect.
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
46 mins
Good from Gordon again as he beats Doherty and wins a corner. From the delivery, Maguire is wrestled to the ground, but nothing is given.
KICK-OFF! Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
Ireland get the second half started, with no changes at half-time from either side.
HALF-TIME! Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
The players are emerging from the tunnel now.
HALF-TIME! Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
A solid performance from England in Lee Carsley’s first 45 minutes in charge. A brilliant second goal capped it off, and though the opposition could be tougher, it’s still been an impressive start from the Three Lions, with some encouraging signs.
Plenty of intensity, a lot of good movement and two well-worked goals.
Jack Grealish is really enjoying himself in Dublin, as are Gordon and Alexander-Arnold.
HALF-TIME! Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
HALF-TIME!
The referee brings the first half to a close and it’s the perfect first 45 minutes for Lee Carsley.
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
45 mins
Szmodics is the first Ireland player booked as he goes in late on Gordon. There’s one minute added on as England go on the attack, but they decide to recycle possession as they look to close the half out.
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
42 mins
Another England counter is led by Grealish, as he drives towards the box before sliding it into the patch of Kane. He tries to get the shot away but it’s blocked by Coleman.
Ireland counter from the corner and Ogbene beats Mainoo for pace down the wing, but his cross is too long, as is the follow-up.
Guehi looks like he’s carrying a knock here.
Republic of Ireland 0-2 England
39 mins
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.
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