Later today, Ireland will take on England in the opening game of the Nations League.
This fixture carries a number of interesting narratives due to historical, political, and social reasons. Both teams have new managers, and both will be eager to get their respective teams off to a winning start at the Aviva Stadium.
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Kick-off Time: 5:00 PM BST
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Where to Watch:
- TV Channel (UK): ITV1
- Ireland: RTÉ Two
Head-to-Head Record:
- Republic of Ireland wins: 2
- England wins: 6
- Draws: 9
Jeff Hendrick of Republic of Ireland battles for possession with Jack Grealish of England during the international friendly match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 12, 2020, in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic, as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues, resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ben Stansall) -Last Competitive Meeting:
- Date: June 7, 2015
- Event: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifiers
- Result: Republic of Ireland 0-0 England
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Friendly Meeting:
- Date: June 12, 2021
- Event: International Friendly
- Result: England 3-0 Republic of Ireland
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Injuries:
- Republic of Ireland:
- Out: Gavin Bazunu, Josh Cullen (both injured)
- In: Evan Ferguson (recovered from injury)
- Recalls: Callum Robinson, Alan Browne, Jayson Molumby
- Potential Senior Debuts: Kasey McAteer (switched allegiance from England)
- England:
- Out: Phil Foden (illness), Jude Bellingham, Luke Shaw, and Reece James (all injured)
- Potential Senior Debuts: Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, Angel Gomes, Tino Livramento (Under-21 favourites called up)
What the Managers Have Said:
- Lee Carsley: "It was a really proud part of my career," he said of his Ireland days, and anyone who saw him play in a green jersey would attest that he was never anything less than a fiercely committed servant to the cause.
- Hemir Hallgrimsson: “I’ve been briefed on those [historical] things,” the Icelander said to RTE. “I think for us coaches it’s probably not necessary to motivate the players to play against England. It’s probably the opposite for us—to just remind them what they should be doing on the pitch, focusing on the tactics, etc.
- “That has been what we have been talking about. It has probably been more about cooling them down rather than getting them excited and motivated. I think that motivation comes from within them to do well. So we can say it’s more our job to calm them down and get them focused on what they should be doing on the pitch.
