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England made the perfect start to their UEFA Nations League (UNL) campaign, defeating the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Dublin.
England's new era under Lee Carsley got off to a flying start with a dominant 2-0 win over Ireland.
The Three Lions came out strong, with Harry Kane missing an early header before Declan Rice broke the deadlock with a powerful strike.
Jack Grealish doubled the lead with a slick finish, and England's first half was one of their best in recent memory.
Ireland struggled to get a foothold, losing captain Seamus Coleman to injury, but created a rare chance through Chiedozie Ogbene's work.
England's intensity dropped in the second half, but they'd already done enough. Carsley handed debuts to Angel Gomes and Morgan Gibbs-White, but the game was already won.
England can take heart from a fantastic first half, while Ireland will look to bounce back against Greece and Finland. A solid start for Carsley's men, and a reminder of the talent at their disposal.
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