Lee Carsley brings his England side to Dublin for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s first match in charge
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and John O'Shea during a training session at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PAThe 57-year-old was Iceland co-manager with Lars Lagerback when they masterminded a famous 2-1 last-16 victory over England at Euro 2016, in the process sending Roy Hodgson’s men to one of the lowest points in the country’s recent history.
“Hopefully it will come again tomorrow. But we know, even if we have our best game, it still isn’t sure it will lead into a victory against a good team like England.Recent history suggests Hallgrímsson’s caution is well-founded with England having reached the final of the last two European Championships, and he admits the current crop, under the temporary charge of former Ireland internationalFormer Republic of Ireland international and current England interim head coach Lee Carsley.
“That is going to be challenging as their routine is so drilled, whether it’s on the pitch or off the pitch. Coming from a good Under-21 campaign as well, they come on a high here, players playing Champions League day in, day out. It’s good individuals for sure we are facing.”
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