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In what’s a fresh start under interim manager Carsley, England showed they mean business and are eager to bounce back to League A. The Three Lions came out swinging, with Harry Kane nearly scoring early on, heading a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross just over the bar. But it didn’t take long for the breakthrough! Former Irish youth international Declan Rice smashed one home from 12 yards to put England ahead.
England kept the pressure on throughout the first half, and only a brilliant save from Caoimhin Kelleher stopped Kane from scoring on his 99th cap. Their dominance paid off again when another former Irish youth international, Jack Grealish, finished off a lovely move to make it 2-0 midway through the half. To make matters worse for Ireland, captain Seamus Coleman had to leave the pitch due to injury shortly after.
Despite this setback, Ireland nearly hit back right away with Chiedozie Ogbene setting up Sammie Szmodics for their best chance of the night, but Szmodics could only send his effort wide. England took their foot off the gas in the second half, giving Carsley a chance to hand full debuts to Angel Gomes and Morgan Gibbs-White, though neither could quite take charge of the match.
This result will surely boost England’s confidence as they dive deeper into the competition, especially with that impressive first-half performance. Ireland, on the other hand, will be keen to bounce back against Greece and Finland in their upcoming matches.
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