Lionesses stars Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway got the goals as England beat Ireland and moved one step closer to Euro 2025 qualification.
It wasn't a vintage display from Sarina Wiegman's side, though Beth Mead's assist for the opening goal did give the fans a moment of magic to cheer.
There wasn't even a minute on the clock in England's crucial meeting with Ireland on Friday when the home fans began a rendition of 'football's coming home'.
as Alessia Russo broke the deadlock with just five minutes played after Beth Mead's sensational touch put her through on goal . She should've had a second after the break off another exquisite pass but couldn't quite reach Jess Park's eye-of-the-needle ball, having probably attacked it with the wrong leg.
That was the most clear-cut chance England had to double their lead, Ireland improving and the Lionesses' intensity dropping after the opening goal, until Niamh Fahey hauled down local hero Lauren Hemp in the box just before the hour. Up stepped Georgia Stanway to send Courtney Brosnan the wrong way and bag what turned out to be a necessary strike, because Julie Russell pulled one back for the visitors with the last kick of the game.
Alessia Russo Georgia Stanway European Championship Qualification England Vs Ireland Player Ratings Women's Football FEATURES
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alessia Russo: England need to remain focused to qualify for Euro 2025Alessia Russo has called on England to remain focused as they look to seal Euro 2025 qualification.
Read more »
Alessia Russo: Automatic spot at Euro 2025 is England's 'goal' from final group gamesAlessia Russo says England have two 'massive' games ahead if they are to achieve their 'goal' of automatic qualification for Euro 2025.
Read more »
England close in on Euro 2025 qualification with Republic of Ireland winReaction as England beat the Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road in a Euro 2025 qualifier.
Read more »
'McClean was right' England fans turn on Rice as Ireland star's comments trueEngland midfielder Rice has been branded as 'overrated' and 'over-hyped' by McClean
Read more »
England v Republic of Ireland LIVE - Score, live text and radioFollow live text and radio commentary from England v Republic of Ireland in the Uefa European Championships qualifier from Carrow Road.
Read more »
Republic of Ireland appoint England scourge Heimir Hallgrimsson as new head coachHallgrimsson replaces interim manager John O’Shea, who has been in charge since Stephen Kenny’s departure in November last year.
Read more »