Table of Contents
- 1 Team news: Hall, departure from Livramento
- 2 Preamble
- 3 Teams, I expect a closely contested match. England has shown some strong performances lately, but the Republic of Ireland has been known to put up a good fight, especially in crucial games. It could go either way, but I lean towards England securing a narrow victory.
“Football will have to go a little to get closer to the Anderson – Littler semi-final in darts,” explains Simon McMahon. “Have you seen it?” It doesn’t get any better. Sorry if you’re not watching, no spoilers.
Are you suggesting that because the blog hasn’t updated in about half an hour, I must have been fascinated by one of the greatest semi-finals of all time? You have nothing on me!
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Noni Madueke does it again tonighthaving been one of the successes of the Carsley Months.
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Updated at 11.16 EST
Team news: Hall, departure from Livramento
Lee Carsley continues to experiment, debuting with Tino Livre and a full debut with fellow Newcastle full-back Salle Lewis.
Harry Kane It is also the only other change from Thursday’s victory in Greece. Ezri Konsa, Rico Lewis and Ollie Watkins retire.
The Republic of Ireland also make three changes from their victory against Finland. that of Luton Marc McGuinness made his debut in defense, with Dara O’Shea et Jayson Molumby also coming from the side. Matt Doherty, Jason Knight and Mikey Johnston drop out, likely meaning a move to the final five.
England (4-2-3-1) Pickford ; Livramento, Walker, Guehi, Hall; Gallagher, Jones; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon ; Kane.
Remplaçants : Henderson, Trafford, Lewis, Gibbs-White, Gomes, Quansah, Harwood-Bellis, Watkins, Rogers, Bowen, Solanke.
Republic of Ireland (possible 5-4-1) Kelleher ; O’Shea, McGuinness, Collins, Scales, O’Dowda ; Ebosele, Cullen, Molumby, Szmodics ; Ferguson.
Substitutes : O’Leary, Travers, Doherty, Parrott, Johnston, O’Brien, Moran, Azaz, Manning, Coventry, McAteer, Cannon.
Arbitrator Erik Lambrechts (Belgique).
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Updated at 11.02 EST
Preamble
Hello and welcome to watching England v Republic of Ireland live, minute by minute, at Wembley. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson may be a qualified dentist, but Lee Carsley’s tenure as England caretaker manager looks more like a voyage at the dentist. Okay, there’s enough commonality for a half-assed analogy. We spent much of our time grimacing, whining and worrying, only to belatedly realize that it was much less painful than we feared and that we are in a healthier state than before.
If England beat the Republic of Ireland at Wembley tonight, they will win Group B2 and – ridiculous expression alert – return to the Nations League table. In fact, they only need to match Greece’s result in Finland. Victory is therefore perhaps not essential.
History will likely be kind to Carsley, who put his big bald head in the line of fire for the greater good. He has balanced the present and the future almost perfectly, achieving the necessary results while carrying out various fact-finding missions that will make life easier for Thomas Tuchel when he takes office in the new year.
All of the above will be hastily removed if England make a Horlicks of this afternoon’s match. But let’s not go back to the dentist’s waiting room just yet.
To start up 17h.
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Updated at 11.17 EST
Teams, I expect a closely contested match. England has shown some strong performances lately, but the Republic of Ireland has been known to put up a good fight, especially in crucial games. It could go either way, but I lean towards England securing a narrow victory.
Editor: Welcome to today’s interview on world-today-news.com! We have with us two esteemed guests, Simon McMahon and Lee Carsley, who will be discussing different topics related to the article.
Simon McMahon, you mentioned that football has a long way to go to catch up with darts. Could you elaborate on that? What aspects of darts’ popularity do you think other sports can learn from?
Simon McMahon: Absolutely! Darts, as a sport, has seen an incredible surge in popularity over the years, and not just among die-hard fans. The introduction of the Premier League and other televised events have made it more accessible and entertaining for casual viewers. The players themselves have also become household names, with personalities like Michael Van Gerwen and Peter Wright adding to the sport’s appeal. What I think other sports can learn from this is the importance of building a strong connection with fans through various platforms, engaging content, and creating a lively atmosphere during events to keep people interested.
Lee Carsley, as a caretaker manager for England, you’ve been able to balance the present and future of football quite splendidly. How do you plan on maintaining this balance in the coming years? What changes do you propose for the development of English football?
Lee Carsley: Thank you for your question. I believe that maintaining this balance comes down to focusing on both short-term success and long-term goals. I’ll continue to give players from the senior team critical playing time, but I also believe in giving younger players an opportunity to showcase their talents. The key is to create a sense of competition and continuity within the squad while continuing to evolve our playing style and tactics. As for changes for the development of English football, I would like to see more emphasis on grassroots programs, creating more opportunities for young players to play the game at an earlier age, and fostering a stronger connection between clubs and local communities. Additionally, creating more chances for young English players to play in the Premier League would benefit the national team in the long run.
Moving on to team news, Simon, your predictions for tonight’s match between England and the Republic of Ireland?
Simon McMahon: Given the recent form of both
