The Republic of Ireland fell to a 2-1 Euro 2025 qualifier loss against world No 3-ranked England at Carrow Road.
The Republic of Ireland fell to a 2-1 Euro 2025 qualifier loss against England at Carrow Road, but Julie-Ann Russell's late consolation goal may be the grain of rice that tips the scales in their favour when the play-offs come around in the autumn.Alessia Russo's brilliantly made fifth-minute opener did not satisfy their appetite to attack Ireland with a relentless ferocity.
England started like a rocket, their tenacity soundtracked by a partisan crowd belting out 'Football's coming home'. The hosts' cast of attacking talent took turns at punching holes in Ireland's defence. Beth Mead's curler was deflected over; Russo forced Brosnan into a sprawling parry; then Jess Carter lashed one into the keeper's arms.
Russell, winning her first cap in four years, was like a coiled spring, hunting down English defenders with aggressive purpose. It helped Ireland to get higher up the pitch, putting the Lionesses on the back foot. The pacey Kiernan was sprightly too on the right wing.
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