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England face the Republic of Ireland at Wembley in the final round of matches in Nations League Group B2, with Lee Carsley’s men sitting at the top of the table.
The Three Lions need to match Greece’s result in order to finish the campaign top of the group and win promotion, and they face an Ireland side that they beat convincingly in Dublin in September. Plenty has happened since that match, with the FA appointing Thomas Tuchel to take over as England manager in January and England having beaten both Finland and Greece ahead of the end of the year.
With Carsley’s time at the helm coming to an end soon, plenty of players will want to put themselves into Tuchel’s thoughts ahead of a new era for the Three Lions. We’ll have all the latest build-up, updates and team news below:
England host Ireland at Wembley | Live on ITV 1
The Three Lions can confirm promotion from Group B2 with a win
England have to match Greece’s result after 3-0 win in Athens
England XI: Pickford; Livramento, Walker, Guehi, Hall; Jones, Gallagher; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon, Kane.
Ireland XI: Kelleher; O’Shea, McGuinness, Collins, Scales, O’Dowda; Ebosele, Cullen, Molumby; Szmodics, Ferguson.
RED CARD! 51’ - Scales fouls Bellingham in the box and is sent-off for second booking
GOAL! 52’ - Kane beats Kelleher with resulting penalty to open scoring (1-0)
GOAL! 55’ - Gordon reacts quickest to volley in from close range (2-0)
GOAL! 58’ - Gallagher prods in from a corner for three goals in seven minutes (3-0)
67’ - England 0-0 Ireland18:26 , Chris Wilson
Ireland make two substitutions as Ebosele and Ferguson make way for Manning and Troy Parrott.
65’ - England 0-0 Ireland18:24 , Chris Wilson
Bellingham leads the counter from the corner and he feeds in Kane, who slips it to Jones, but his cutback falls short of Madueke.
63’ - England 3-0 Ireland18:23 , Richard Jolly, at Wembley
Promotion beckons for England after a quickfire treble. Which, as Greece took the lead in Finland around the time Harry Kane opened the scoring, was timely. So solid for 50 minutes, Ireland have now conceded three times in eight. They may count the cost of Liam Scales' rather needless first booking; when he got the second for fouling Jude Bellingham, they lost their sense of organisation. But first England goals for Anthony Gordon and Conor Gallagher, two who have had to graft their way to the top, were wonderful moments for them.
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63’ - England 3-0 Ireland18:22 , Chris Wilson
Gallagher’s attempted rabona from the edge of the box sums up England’s mood at the moment. Ireland have really fallen apart after the red card.
61’ - England 3-0 Ireland18:21 , Chris Wilson
England are playing with abandon now, as you might expect. Lee Carsley is lining up some subs now.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis comes on for his debut, and he replaces Kyle Walker.
58’ GOAL! - England 3-0 Ireland18:18 , Chris Wilson
England win their seventh corner of the night and it’s a great delivery from Madueke. Guehi gets a flick on at the near post, directing it diagonally towards the far post, and Gallagher pokes in from about two yards out for 3-0!
It was 0-0 six minutes ago!
55’ - GOAL! England 2-0 Ireland18:16 , Chris Wilson
And straight away, England have another goal!
They’ve threatened since the first goal but they get lucky here. Livramento gets free down the right and clips in a ball that should be dealt with easily, but it bounces off the Ireland defenders and into the path of Gordon, who rifles in a volley from close range!
Great finish from the Newcastle man.
53’ GOAL - England 1-0 Ireland18:12 , Chris Wilson
GOAL!
Kane steps up and sends Kelleher the wrong way as he places it to the ‘keeper’s left. 1-0 to England!
50’ - PENALTY! England 0-0 Ireland18:11 , Chris Wilson
PENALTY TO ENGLAND!
Out of nothing, but it’s some brilliant technique from Harry Kane.
England attack and it comes to the captain on the left, and he looks up and drills a perfect diagonal pass to Bellingham. The Madrid man takes it down and cuts inside, and is dragged down by Scales.
Scales gets his second yellow card and is sent off!
47’ - England 0-0 Ireland18:07 , Chris Wilson
Livramento delivers a teasing ball in but it’s headed away. England recycle possession and this time Bellingham clips in a ball to Kane, who takes it down and tries to find Gordon at the far post, but that too is headed clear.
Half a chance for the home side!
18:04 , Chris Wilson
Jude Bellingham gets us back underway in the capital.
HALF-TIME! England 0-0 Ireland18:00 , Chris Wilson
It’s been a strange half for England, with the side looking at best tired and at worst indifferent. Though with fixture congestion, you sort of couldn’t blame them for either.
Above all, however, they’ve looked like they’ve found it difficult to click this evening.
HALF-TIME! England 0-0 Ireland17:55 , Chris Wilson
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HALF-TIME! England 0-0 Ireland17:50 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! The referee brings the first half to an end at Wembley, and it’s been a tepid affair in the capital.
Neither side has had a real chance of note - there have been zero shots on target so far.
That sums up the first 45 minutes.
46’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:49 , Chris Wilson
Ebosele’s early cross is dangerous, but Pickford collects under little pressure.
England win a corner from the counter, but Madueke’s delivery is headed away and Livramento’s follow-up pass is intercepted.
Moments later, there’s a scuffle as Kane tussles with Molumby near the halfway line, and both are booked.
We’re into the second of be three minutes of added time here.
43’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:44 , Chris Wilson
The free-kick is eventually cleared by England after some pinball in the box, before England win a free-kick in their own area and Scales is booked for delaying the restart.
41’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:43 , Chris Wilson
Guehi is the latest to try a hopeful ball forward, but it’s easily headed away. England come again, but Kane is tackled and Ireland counter.
O’Dowd leads the attack and is scythed down by Madueke, and Ireland have a free-kick in a dangerous area on the left.
Madueke and Bellingham were booked for the challenge and their protestations.
39' - England 0-0 Ireland17:40 , Chris Wilson
Gordon and Hall combine well down the left and the latter clips in a great cross, which eventually falls to Madueke, though the Chelsea man can’t get clean contact on the shot.
Szmodics is okay for the moment.
37’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:39 , Richard Jolly, at Wembley
Much of the noise is coming from the Ireland fans, who have cheered every time a cross has been headed away, which has happened quite a few times already.
England have lacked invention so far and it may be pertinent that some of their 10 withdrawals are among their players likeliest to make something happen out of nothing, in Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka. So far, Ireland have tried to sit deep enough to negate the pace of Anthony Gordon.
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37’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:38 , Chris Wilson
Ireland fans want a penalty as Ferguson chases the long ball forward and goes down under the challenge from Walker, but the England man got the ball.
England go up the other end on the counter but it comes to nothing as Madueke runs into the defender.
35’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:37 , Chris Wilson
Play is back underway, and Szmodics looks like he might be okay to play on.
England try to launch at attack straight away, but it ends with Bellingham hooking over a speculative effort from outside the box.
Not a great game from Carsley’s men so far.
32’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:34 , Chris Wilson
There’s a coming together in the middle of the pitch as Szmodics slipped and Gallagher ran into him. The Ireland man looks like he’s in a lot of pain at the moment.
On the replay, it actually looks more like Szmodics might have gone down under no challenge and then fallen into Gallagher.
There’s a break in play here.
29’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:31 , Chris Wilson
Another England attack creates some pinball in the Ireland area and the ball falls to Madueke, who’d delivered the original cross. He tries to get a shot through but it bounces off a green shirt, and his appeal for a penalty is waved away.
England win a corner which is played short. Guehi tries the one-two with Bellingham, but his chipped through ball has just a bit too much on it.
27’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:29 , Chris Wilson
England create their first half chance in a while as Gordon is found on the overlap, but his low cross is cleared.
The home side build again, before Livramento is forced backwards.
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24’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:25 , Chris Wilson
Another England attack falls to nothing as Gallagher and Madueke caren’t on the same wavelength. Kelleher launches it long, and Gordon wins it back quickly.
At the other end of the pitch, the Newcastle man commits a foul when chasing the long ball.
Very stop-start so far, with the home side unable to get any real rhythm going.
22’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:23 , Chris Wilson
Ireland knock it long to Ferguson, who’s wrestling with Guehi on the edge of the box. Both go down, but the decision goes in favour of the Englishman.
19’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:21 , Chris Wilson
Bellingham makes England’s first foray into the box for a little while, but he’s forced to backheel it to Gordon and England build again. They recycle possession and try and feed in Kane, but there’s just a bit too much on it.
England 0-0 Ireland17:20 , Richard Jolly, at Wembley
Nathan Collins is playing in midfield, a lovely call-back to when Jack Charlton had so many centre-backs in his team he played Paul McGrath in midfield.
The Irish legion of centre-backs have been passive so far, but organised, preventing England from fashioning a major chance. Noni Madueke, who also began brightly against Greece on Thursday, has looked the most dynamic player on the pitch thus far.
17’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:19 , Chris Wilson
Plenty of possession for the home side at Wembley, but they haven’t been able to create anything of note with it. Ireland are penned back at the moment though.
14’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:16 , Karl Matchett
Szmodics now makes ground toward the England box for about the first time, but there are numbers back and he’s turned away before making any further moves towards Pickford. Ireland enjoying a first spell with the ball, which Guehi and Jones eventually put an end to.
Bellingham has been dropping deep plenty in this opening spell, making bits happen moving into the right channel in particular on the ball.
17:12 , Karl Matchett
Bellingham frees Madueke again and the winger once more makes ground. It ends in Bellingham striking against a defender and amid cries from the crowd for a handball, Ireland clear.
Lots of possession for England in these early stages, but no clear opening just yet.
7' - England 0-0 Ireland17:08 , Karl Matchett
Walker rises highest from the corner and powerfully heads goalward, but over the bar. Ireland haven’t really managed to get out of their own half of the pitch just yet, but neither has Kelleher had to make an early save. Collins comes across to cut out a through pass and stops Gordon running in on goal.
4’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:05 , Karl Matchett
So, Hall and Livramento at full-back for England, the Newcastle duo both making their first starts at senior international level. An interesting change-up all over the park at the moment for the Three Lions, partly necessity with injuries, but also a final shake-up by Lee Carsley and his willingness to call up new faces, before the Thomas Tuchel era starts.
Madueke winds his way past two tackles, his cut-back is half-cleared and Jones shoots - deflected over the bar.
1’ - England 0-0 Ireland17:01 , Karl Matchett
Kick-off at Wembley! Three of five games here have ended in defeat for England lately - they need to rectify that for promotion and we’re underway.
LIVE - England v Ireland16:58 , Karl Matchett
National anthems time - the Irish fans belt out theirs in the pouring rain but there are a fair few jeers throughout. And the same right back at God Save the King as that starts, boos aplenty.
Good start to proceedings.
England vs Ireland LIVE16:55 , Chris Wilson
Both sides have emerged from the tunnel onto the Wembley pitch, so the national anthems should be underway soon.
England vs Ireland LIVE16:50 , Chris Wilson
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Is England vs Ireland on TV tonight?16:45 , Chris Wilson
With around 15 minutes until kick-off, here’s a reminder of how you can watch tonight’s match.
When is England vs Ireland?
The Nations League finale takes place on Sunday 17 November with kick-off set for 5pm GMT.
Where can I watch it?
England vs Ireland will be screened live on ITV1 and STV. It can be streamed via ITVX on compatible devices, as well as the STV Player.
Match facts16:40 , Chris Wilson
England are unbeaten in their last 41 matches in all competitions when they’ve netted the opening goal (W38 D3) since losing 2-1 to Czechia in October 2019 in a UEFA European Championship qualifier.
The Three Lions have lost three of their last five games at Wembley (W1 D1), as many as they had in their previous 50 combined (W39 D8 L3). It’s only the third time they have lost three games at the national stadium in a single year (along with 1977 and 1981), and they have never lost four in one year.
The Republic of Ireland have won two of their last three UEFA Nations League matches – as many as they’d won in their first 18 games in the competition combined (W2 D6 L10).
Halgrimsson: “We’ve nothing to fear"16:35 , Chris Wilson
Ahead of the match, new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson said that his side don’t have to fear England.
“Coming from a win on Thursday, we’ve nothing to fear and we can try to play like we did in the second half against Greece and Finland,” he said.
“I’ve never played at Wembley, but it’s always an honour to play in places like Wembley. It’s always an honour to play the top teams in the world and England are one,” he added.
“That helps your growth when you play the best teams. You’re up against the best individual talents in football and they will expose your weakness.”
Carsley: “My priority is making sure we get the job done"16:30 , Chris Wilson
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Lee Carsley said that “in terms of the future, my priority is making sure we get the job done”.
“We are fully respectful of Ireland and the strengths they have, so we have to make sure we approach the game properly,” he added.
“We won’t take any risk on any of the players so, apart from Ezri, we’re in good condition.
Regarding his role as interim manager, Carsley said: “It’s a great role. It has been a brilliant experience, at times it has been tough.
“The tough times have been outweighed by nights like the other night [in Greece].
“You always question whether you can do it, in terms of the comfort zone myself and staff have been out of, which has been good.
“I try to look beyond myself. It is important for the longer-term view that the best thing for us is to get promotion. That sets us up for the draw at the World Cup.
It will be more beneficial for the players than it will be for myself.”
Match facts16:25 , Chris Wilson
England have won their last two matches against the Republic of Ireland, beating them 3-0 in November 2020 and 2-0 in September this year. They have never won three in a row against Ireland before.
The Republic of Ireland won their first away match against England back in September 1949 at Goodison Park; since then, all seven of their games in England have been at Wembley and they’ve won none of them (drawn three and lost four).
Head-to-head16:20 , Chris Wilson
Tonight’s match will be the 19th meeting between the two sides, with the first dating back to September 1946.
Overall, England have won seven, Ireland have won two, and nine have ended as draws.
When the two sides met in Dublin in September, the Three Lions ran out comfortable 2-0 winners courtesy of goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish.
Tino Livramento comes into makeshift England defence16:17 , Richard Jolly
Tino Livramento becomes the seventh player given a debut by Lee Carsley in his brief reign. The interim manager has certainly shown a willingness to experiment, particularly with the graduates of his Under-21 team.
Marc Guehi is the only specialist centre-back in the England team, with Kyle Walker set to join him in the middle of the defence. The Ireland side, in contrast, looks packed with centre-backs.
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Lee Carsley has promotion in sight before handing England reins to Thomas Tuchel16:15 , Chris Wilson
Lee Carsley hopes to have helped Thomas Tuchel by being different with his selection and approach during his interim England reign – something that has led to praise and some service station sermons.
Sunday’s Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland marks the end of his six-game stint as Gareth Southgate’s interim successor, with Tuchel starting his quest to win the 2026 World Cup in the new year.
Carsley returns to his post as England Under-21s boss having leant on many young talents he knows well from last year’s European Championship triumph in Georgia.
Lee Carsley has promotion in sight before handing England reins to Thomas Tuchel
‘I feel like I’m at the peak of my game’ says Harry Kane ahead of England clash16:10 , Chris Wilson
Harry Kane is not worried about his long-term England future, insisting he is in the best form of his career.
The England captain was left out of Thursday’s 3-0 Nations League win over Greece, which came just months after his form during Euro 2024 came under heavy scrutiny.
With new manager Thomas Tuchel starting in January, Kane could be vulnerable, but he insists his performances for Bayern Munich make him “one of the top goal-scorers in the world” and worthy of his selection.
‘I feel like I’m at the peak of my game’ says Harry Kane ahead of England clash
Why Lewis Hall can see stars aligning for him to meet England’s biggest need16:05 , Chris Wilson
In their last 13 matches, England have only once started with a specialist left-back. Now a specialist left-back has emerged who debuted under Thomas Tuchel and who, even before the German takes charge, can benefit from the coaching of England’s most-capped full-back. If the autumn of 2023 was decidedly difficult for Lewis Hall, a year on, the stars could seem to be aligning for him.
Of the six uncapped players in Lee Carsley’s squad this month, Hall has the clearest path to a place in the team. Luke Shaw began the Euro 2024 final, but his outings have become rarities amid his injury problems. Kieran Trippier was the right-back pressed into service on the opposite flank in Germany but he has opted for international retirement.
In Carsley’s interim reign, Levi Colwill, Rico Lewis and Trent Alexander-Arnold have played out of position on the left; the Chelsea and Liverpool players have been ruled out this week’s double header against Greece and Republic of Ireland.
Team news16:00 , Chris Wilson
The Republic of Ireland have made three changes to the side that beat Finland 1-0 on Thursday.
In defence, Matt Doherty drops out in favour of Dara O’Shea, while in midfield, Jayson Molumby replaces Jason Knight.Mark McGuinness also makes his debut, replacing Michael Johnston.
Team news15:55 , Chris Wilson
England have made three changes from the side that beat Greece on Thursday night, with the main one being the return of Harry Kane – he replaces Ollie Watkins.
In defence, Ezri Konsa and Rico Lewis drop out in favour of Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall.
Line-ups15:51 , Chris Wilson
England XI: Pickford; Livramento, Walker, Guehi, Hall; Jones, Gallagher; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon, Kane.
Subs: Henderson, Lewis, Gibbs-White, Gomes, Quansah, Harwood-Bellis, Watkins, Rogers, Bowen, Solanke, Trafford.
Ireland XI: Kelleher; O’Shea, Collins, Scales, O’Dowda; Ebosele, Cullen, Molumby, McGuinness; Szmodics, Ferguson.
Subs: Travers, O’Leary, Doherty, Manning, O’Brien, Moran, Coventry, Azaz, McAteer, Johnston, Parrott, Cannon.
STARTING XI | England v Ireland
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15:40 , Chris Wilson
Once again, Harry Kane is the first name on the England football teamteamsheet. Lee Carsley was still in Athens when he confirmed the captain would start on Sunday. For eight years, Gareth Southgate rarely needed to offer that information three days early, to try and deflect charges Kane had fallen out of favour. If he was fit, he played.
Now? Kane was fit and began on the bench against Greece. Others were fit, the striker had implied, and did not turn up. Kane appeared to be the last man standing up for the values of the Southgate era, when players enjoyed turning up for international duty. Carsley refused to criticise the no-shows, was happy to finish with a glorified Under-21 side and beat Greece 3-0. Kane had a bit-part role.
He had been outspoken before the game, Carsley more cautious. The interim manager showed a bolder streak in his choices. Yet his post-match rhetoric invited a question: when is a dropping not a dropping?
Kane wants to get better with age but England have seen way to play without him
England’s Ollie Watkins gamble pays off to leave tricky Harry Kane question15:30 , Chris Wilson
In the tale of the captain and the caretaker, Lee Carsley’s great gamble paid off. England managers can be defined by a decision involving a talismanic striker. Graham Taylor ended Gary Lineker’s international career to bring on Alan Smith. Alf Ramsey preferred Geoff Hurst to Jimmy Greaves for a World Cup final. One got it wrong, the other very right.
Carsley’s reign will be briefer, the stakes lower. But if it risked being remembered for one selection, it was justified. Harry Kane, the skipper who criticised the teammates who did not seem to want to play for England, was himself denied a start.
Ollie Watkins began instead, scored with his first touch and set England on course to a redemptive win. Wretched at Wembley last month, when they lost to Greece, they exacted revenge in ultimately impressive fashion. The worst game of Carsley’s tenure came against Greece. So, now, did the best.
England’s Ollie Watkins gamble pays off to leave tricky Harry Kane question
When are the Nations League play-offs?15:20 , Chris Wilson
The four third-placed teams from League A make up Pot 1 as seeded sides, while the four runners-up from League B, including either England or Greece from Group B2, enter in Pot 2.
Pot 2 teams are drawn first, then the seeded Pot 1 teams are drawn to complete the play-off ties, with the second legs played at the homes of Pot 1 sides.
Nations currently in the relegation play-off place in League A groups are Poland, Belgium, Hungary and Serbia, though much could change on the final gameweek.
The play-offs are scheduled to take place between 20 and 23 March 2025.
What do England need to secure promotion in the Nations League?15:10 , Chris Wilson
England will secure promotion with a win over Republic of Ireland. If the Three Lions draw, they will still go up if Greece do not win, while they will also go up regardless if Greece lose.
Greece will be promoted with a win over Finland and England failing to win, or if the 2004 European champions draw and England lose.
If England do not secure top spot, England will be forced to tackle the League A/B play-offs to secure promotion. That task will place them up against a third-placed side from League A.
What do England need to get promoted in the Nations League?15:00 , Chris Wilson
England face the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to conclude their Nations League group stage.
The Three Lions’ rivals for top spot are Greece, who travel to Finland, the bottom side of Group B2 and without a win so far.
Lee Carsley will conclude his interim spell in charge before Thomas Tuchel takes over next year and begins the road to the 2026 World Cup.
Here’s everything you need to know about England’s hopes of securing promotion to League A:
What do England need to get promoted in the Nations League?
Prediction14:50 , Chris Wilson
England looked very solid and aggressive against Greece with Jordan Pickford having a superb outing between the sticks. Lee Carsley’s young squad excelled at the top end of the pitch and will want to finish off this international break in style.
England 4-0 Republic of Ireland.
Predicted line-ups14:40 , Chris Wilson
England XI: Henderson; Lewis, Walker, Guehi, Hall; Gallagher, Jones; Bowen, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Ireland XI: Kelleher; Doherty, Collins, Scales, O’Dowda; Edosele, Cullen, McAteer, Johnston; Parrott, Ferguson
14:30 , Chris Wilson
Lee Carsley confirmed that Harry Kane will start against the Republic of Ireland having been a second-half substitute against Greece during the week. Ezri Konsa went off with a hip injury during that match so Jarell Quansah or Taylor Harwood-Bellis may be in line for a debut.
Expect Carsley to make changes to the line-up with Jarrod Bowen, Morgan Rogers and Morgan Gibbs-White among those who could be awarded a starting berth.
Ireland’s Jason Knight collected a second yellow card of the group against Finland on Thursday meaning his is suspended for this match and Festy Ebosele had a knock and is a doubt for the game.
Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson may decide to switch things up and could bring Jayson Molumby into midfield to partner Josh Cullen while Troy Parrott would offer fresh legs at the top of the pitch.
Is England vs Ireland on TV tonight? Kick-off time, team news, channel and how to watch Nations League game14:20 , Chris Wilson
When is England vs Ireland?
The Nations League finale takes place on Sunday 17 November with kick-off set for 5pm GMT.
Where can I watch the match?
England vs Ireland will be screened live on ITV1 and STV. It can be streamed via ITVX on compatible devices, as well as the STV Player.
England vs Ireland LIVE14:10 , Chris Wilson
England host Republic of Ireland in the finale to this group stage of the Nations League as the two teams come face-to-face in a tantilising fixture at Wembley today.
The Three Lions come into the game having beaten Greece 3-0 on Thursday evening with a confident display that put them on top of Group B2 and should have their opponents worried. The match is also Lee Carsley’s final game in charge as interim boss before incoming manager Thomas Tuchel begins his reign in full force on January 1.
A win against the Irish will be enough to secure promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League and allow Tuchel to focus solely on the 2026 World Cup instead of facing a possible two-legged play-off for Uefa’s international competition.
Ireland, meanwhile, hope to build off the back of a 1-0 win over Finlandand bring the challenge to their near neighbours in what could be a historic result should they prove triumphant.
England vs Ireland LIVE14:00 , Chris Wilson
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of this evening’s match between England and Ireland at Wembley.
The Three Lions sit top of Group B2 ahead of the final match of the group campaign and are hunting promotion, and they will get it if they manage to match or better Greece’s result against Finland.
For Ireland, there is no hope of promotion or fear of relegation, but they will be dreaming of securing a famous away result against Lee Carsley’s side.
