England pick up their first win of Euro 2025 qualifying with a comfortable display against the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood scored a penalty and missed another in the first half for England
The top two sides automatically qualify for next summer's tournament in Switzerland, with the other two nations dropping into the play-offs.Captain Leah Williamson returned for the first time in a year and brought composure and intensity playing out from the back, while midfielder Keira Walsh was the standout performer.
Sarina Wiegman's side had done the business in the first half though and, despite two huge chances for defender Caitlin Hayes later on, the Republic of Ireland could not find a response. Also among them was Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, replacing Mary Earps, who last sat out a competitive fixture under Wiegman in September 2022 as
Those chances for the Republic of Ireland came after England substitute Fran Kirby had been denied by Courtney Brosnan at the other end, the Everton goalkeeper reacting brilliantly to block a volley from close range.
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