England v Ireland: what we learned from the Wembley stalemate
The score may have been level at Wembley but, for Ireland, the positives outweighed the negatives, writes Miguel Delaney.
The score may have been level at Wembley but, for Ireland, the positives outweighed the negatives, writes Miguel Delaney.
The Milwall shotstopper pulled off some vital saves at Wembley last night.
But the England boss had praise for Ireland’s players and fans.
The Ireland manager praised Coleman, McCarthy and Long after the draw at Wembley.
It was yet another 1-1 in north London tonight.
Irish fans witnessed their team grind out a stalemate under the famous Arch tonight.
Wembley Stadium was the venue as Trap’s side took on Roy’s boys in the first meeting since 1995.
Robbie Keane will face the much-maligned Chelsea full-back in the Wembley centre circle.
Former Ireland striker David Kelly recalls his days in the green jersey and the meeting with Jack Charlton that changed his life.
Ireland skipper Robbie Keane hopes tomorrow’s friendly can breathe new life into the footballing rivalry between the neighbours.
Kelly, now assistant coach at Nottingham Forest, believes the 26-year-old’s best position is up front in a striking duo.
The former Manchester United defender reckons this game is much needed for the Boys in Green.
Uncapped Hull City midfielder Stephen Quinn has replaced Paul Green for the upcoming batch of games.
Setanta Sports want to send him to Wembley next week.
And Big Andy may be set to sign a permanent West Ham deal.
The Norwich City winger could be handed his senior Ireland debut against the country of his birth on May 29.
Ireland play four matches in the coming weeks and will be without the likes of Kevin Doyle, Richard Dunne and Ciaran Clark.