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Football can often provide us with unbelievable scripts, and the first half of the match between England and Ireland was a perfect example of that, with the visitors clearly dominating the game and taking advantage of the hosts’ struggle.
HALF-TIME UPDATE: IRELAND 0-2 ENGLAND
Ireland has shown promise in their attacking play, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them score a goal in the second half, but England’s offensive prowess has been too much for them to handle so far.
HALF-TIME PREDICTION: IRELAND 1-4 ENGLAND
The clash between England, managed by Lee Carsley, and the Republic of Ireland, under the guidance of Heimir Hallgrimsson, marks the beginning of a new era for both teams in the UEFA Nations League.
These two nations are competing in League B Group 2, alongside Finland and Greece, as they aim for promotion to the top tier of European competition.
Match preview
Gareth Southgate’s time as England manager came to an end after the disappointing Euro 2024 campaign, where his team fell short in the final against Spain.
Following Southgate’s departure, Carsley has taken over on an interim basis, with speculation linking the likes of Pep Guardiola to the permanent role in the future.
Similar to Southgate’s initial appointment, Carsley is now facing questions about his long-term ambitions with the national team after selecting a young squad for his first games in charge.