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Declan Rice and Jack Grealish returned to haunt the Republic of Ireland as Lee Carsley's first match as interim England manager ended in a comfortable Nations League victory in Dublin.

Saturday's sold-out Aviva Stadium clash marked the start of new eras for both teams as Heimir Hallgrimsson led the hosts against a nation beginning life after Gareth Southgate. England impressed in their first match since losing July's Euro 2024 final, with Rice and Grealish setting Carsley on course for an impressive 2-0 win over the nation he played for 40 times as a player.

The interim boss stayed silent during 'God Save the King', just as he had indicated he would before the match against the country his goalscorers previously represented. Rice won three senior caps for the Republic and fired England into an early lead, which former Ireland Under-21 international Grealish added to during a one-sided first half. "Two nil to the Irish boys" sung visiting fans on an afternoon when Hallgrimsson's hosts never looked like getting back into it as Carsley enjoyed a winning start to life in the Nations League second tier.

Ireland vs England latest news

• GOAL! Grealish doubles advantage

• GOAL! Rice gives England early lead

England player ratings

19:26 , Matt Verri

Bukayo Saka 7

Much of England’s best play came down the opposite flank, but still had an impact, combining with Rice to make Grealish goal.

Jack Grealish 8

Like watching a player reborn. Scored the second goal and thrived in a central role. Carries the ball so well.

Anthony Gordon 8

Another with a point to prove and his pace was such an outlet. Could easily have had a goal and an assist.

Read our ratings in full here!

FT: Ireland 0-2 England

18:58 , Matt Verri

Job done for England.

It was done really in the first-half, with the second period much less eventful.

Goals from Grealish and Rice ensure Carsley’s spell in charge, however long it may be, is off to a successful start.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:56 , Matt Verri

90+4 mins: And now it really should be three!

Gibbs-White with a superb pass, Saka in on goal. Goes for the far corner, Kelleher parries it out and Eze can only head wide as he comes to him quickly.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:55 , Matt Verri

90+3 mins: Bowen very nearly adds a third for England.

He’s playing through the middle with Kane off, and gets on the end of Saka’s low ball into the six-yard box. Good save from Kelleher.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:52 , Matt Verri

90 mins: Ogbene named player of the match. Will have to assume local rules mean an England player can’t win that.

Five minutes added on.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:50 , Matt Verri

87 mins: Eze keen to make an instant impact, tries his luck from 20 yards out.

Catches the strike decently enough, but it’s a fair way wide.

Rice is hobbling around a bit, as the boos start again. Doesn’t look to be anything serious.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:46 , Matt Verri

84 mins: Stones and Bowen on for the closing stages.

Kane hands the armband to Stones as he comes off, with Maguire the other man to make way.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:45 , Matt Verri

83 mins: Ireland launch a long throw into the box... it’s not very long.

Kane can lead an England break, but it always feels like he’s waiting for the contact and McAteer duly delivers.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:42 , Matt Verri

80 mins: Kane looks to be in on goal after a poor Irish pass, but he’s caught in two minds and takes too long to do anything.

The England captain hasn’t looked particularly sharp this evening.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:39 , Matt Verri

77 mins: Here we go, three England changes.

Loud boos as Grealish comes off, wouldn’t say he looks too bothered. Mainoo and Gordon also withdrawn.

Gibbs-White and Gomes making their debuts, with Eze introduced as well.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:38 , Matt Verri

75 mins: McAteer on for an Ireland debut, replacing Idah.

Only 15 minutes to go, Carsley hasn’t turned to his bench yet.

O’Brien, having already clattered Rice, not goes in on Gordon. This time he does earn a booking. Colwill also shown a yellow, his for dissent.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:34 , Matt Verri

71 mins: Chance for England to break, Gordon has plenty of space on the left wing.

He drives into the Ireland half, Saka and Alexander-Arnold are up in support for him, but Gordon tries to go by himself and loses it.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:32 , Matt Verri

69 mins: Rice really unhappy from O’Brien, who caught the Arsenal man later.

That’s served as a reminder to the Irish fans that they are supposed to be booing him.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:30 , Matt Verri

67 mins: And that’ll be another booking for an Irish player.

Saka skips away from Brady, who leaves a leg out very deliberately. Doesn’t bother to complain about that.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:26 , Matt Verri

64 mins: Molumby spends about ten seconds dragging Grealish back, before the referee has seen enough. Yellow card for the midfielder.

Still no sign of any England subs. This match hasn’t quite been killed off yet.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:25 , Matt Verri

63 mins: Awful pass from Alexander-Arnold, who gives it away in his box.

Szmodics helps him out though, whipping a cross over everyone and out of play.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:24 , Matt Verri

61 mins: It’s a low bar, but this is as dangerous as Ireland have looked all match.

Ball rolled into the path of Molumby, who gets it all wrong from the edge of the area. Was in so much space.

One Ireland goal and this is going to get very interesting.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:21 , Matt Verri

59 mins: A chance for Ireland, at long last.

Ogbene cuts the ball back for Szmodics, who has space in the box. Whips the shot wide.

That’s woken the home fans up again.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:20 , Matt Verri

57 mins: That is the end of Coleman’s evening, he’s limped off.

Doherty also replaced, as Knight and O’Brien are introduced.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:18 , Matt Verri

It's a small thing but Jordan Pickford's distribution has been very good so far and really important in getting the ball to Alexander-Arnold in space, so that he can do the damage with his own passing, writes Malik Ouzia.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:16 , Matt Verri

54 mins: Another sharp run from Saka, another England corner coming up.

He takes it himself, cleared by Ireland but Coleman has stayed down. Left foot or ankle seems to be the problem.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:14 , Matt Verri

52 mins: Home fans have had enough of booing Rice and Grealish. Not getting annoyed with their own players just lumping it long to nobody in particular.

So passive from Ireland. Miles off England.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:12 , Matt Verri

50 mins: It’s more of what we saw before the break.

England knocking the ball around, Ireland not really pressing but not sitting in a solid shape. Plenty of space for the Three Lions.

Have to think there are more goals in this for them.

Ireland 0-2 England

18:09 , Matt Verri

47 mins: England immediately on the attack, Gordon driving into the box and winning a corner for the visitors.

Swung deep to the back post, Maguire seems to have been rugby tackled by Ogbene. Referee not interested - Ireland lucky there.

Back underway!

18:07 , Matt Verri

Up and running in the second-half.

How Grealish got on the scoresheet

17:58 , Matt Verri

This was a lovely move.

Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice combine, before Jack Grealish provides the finishing touch.

Never any doubt he was going to celebrate...

So far, so good for England

17:55 , Matt Verri

A convincing first-half display from England against what looks a very limited Ireland side, writes Malik Ouzia.

One more goal and Lee Carsley will be able to think about some of those potential debutants on his bench.

HT: Ireland 0-2 England

17:52 , Matt Verri

Easy as you like for England.

The first 45 minutes under Lee Carsley has been a success, with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish both, almost inevitably, scoring on their return to Dublin.

Plenty of nice football from the Three Lions, who have been utterly dominant.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:50 , Matt Verri

44 mins: Ogbene far too quick for Mainoo, bursts away from the midfielder and into the box.

Has two to pick out in the middle, but the cross is too deep and the chance goes.

Szmodics the latest with a pointlessly late shove, Gordon knocked over. And the Irishman is booked.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:47

42 mins: Terrible challenge from Brady, who wipes out Saka.

Advantage played as England counter, Grealish plays in Kane and his effort is deflected behind. Coleman did well.

Not sure how Brady has avoided a yellow for hacking down Saka.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:45 , Matt Verri

39 mins: Ireland have had enough of Grealish, just trying to boot him now.

Saka, meanwhile, whips in a great cross, Kane can’t quite make contact as Kelleher unconvincingly parries it out.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:43 , Matt Verri

Such is England's dominance that even though he's the only naturally defensive player in England's front-six, Rice is having so much joy charging forward from deep, writes Malik Ouzia.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:42 , Matt Verri

37 mins: Rice with the run in behind, wins England a corner. Irish fans have lost enthusiasm with the booing, it’s all very flat from them now.

England fans, however, having a lovely afternoon in Dublin.

Saka swings in the corner, headed out at the near post.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:39 , Matt Verri

34 mins: Kane wants a penalty, as he goes down in the box under a challenge from O’Shea.

Play waved on, Gordon gets the shot away but it’s blocked by Collins and loops up nicely for Kelleher.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:37 , Matt Verri

32 mins: Ireland cannot get a kick, they are being overpowered all across the pitch.

Alexander-Arnold makes a burst down the right wing, can’t quite keep the ball in play this time.

Kelleher in no rush to take this goal kick.

Grealish comes back to haunt Ireland

17:35 , Matt Verri

Woof. England are purring and this is turning into a bit of a nightmare afternoon for Ireland, given the identity of the scorers, writes Malik Ouzia.

Jack Grealish is thoroughly enjoying himself.

Ireland 0-2 England

17:34 , Matt Verri

29 mins: Fair to say Ireland are getting a bit frustrated.

Coleman shoves Grealish to the ground, Man City man has a huge smile on his face as he gets up.

Been a dream first half an hour for the Three Lions.

GOAL! Ireland 0-2 England | Jack Grealish 26'

17:32 , Matt Verri

Stunning move!

And Grealish has no problem celebrating, both he and Rice have scored on their Dublin return.

Alexander-Arnold involved, before Rice and Saka play a brilliant one-two. Cut back from Rice to Grealish, who sweeps a finish into the bottom corner.

Ireland 0-1 England

17:29 , Matt Verri

24 mins: Grealish drifting out to join Gordon the left means most of England’s play is coming down that side.

Not been much involvement for Saka yet on the opposite flank.

Ireland 0-1 England

17:27 , Matt Verri

21 mins: It’s all England, looking really confident in Dublin.

Gordon has been impressive, offering pace and almost constant running in behind on the left.

Lovely turn from Mainoo, before England turn back. Not rushing things.

Ireland 0-1 England

17:24 , Matt Verri

18 mins: England slowing things down a bit, happy to just keep the ball for now.

Ireland haven’t really pushed up since falling behind. Still sitting off the England centre-backs when they have the ball.

Rice responds after boos

17:21 , Matt Verri

You just knew that was on the cards, didn't you, writes Malik Ouzia.

It drops perfectly for Rice and it's a brilliant finish but what about the pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold?

That combination with Gordon's pace in behind has bags of potential. Might've come in handy over the summer...

Ireland 0-1 England

17:20 , Matt Verri

15 mins: Should be 2-0!

Ireland make an almighty mess of the free-kick and Rice leads the counter, so powerful when he drives forward.

Slides in Gordon, who rolls it across the face of goal. Kelleher smothers Kane’s effort from point-blank range.

Ireland 0-1 England

17:19 , Matt Verri

13 mins: Mainoo caught on the ball just outside his own area, makes the foul.

Referee swiftly gives up on playing advantage, gives the free-kick. Mainoo booked.

GOAL! Ireland 0-1 England | Declan Rice 11'

17:17 , Matt Verri

Had to be him!

Gordon clean through on goal, Kelleher makes a great save to deny him.

Ireland can’t get it away though, Kane crowded out before the ball rolls to Rice and he hammers a strike into the top corner.

He makes a point of not celebrating.

Ireland 0-0 England

17:15 , Matt Verri

9 mins: Irish fans haven’t got bored of booing Rice and Grealish yet. We’ll see if they’ve got a full 90 minutes in them.

Mainoo tries to slide a pass through to Rice, too many green shirts back though and Ireland clear the danger.

Ireland 0-0 England

17:12 , Matt Verri

7 mins: And now a big chance for England.

Ball comes out to Alexander-Arnold, who whips in a sensational first-time cross on the right.

Picks out Kane perfectly, but the striker powers a header over the bar.

Ireland 0-0 England

17:11 , Matt Verri

5 mins: Maguire lumps the ball down the line, fair to say Gordon backs himself in a foot race with Coleman.

But the right-back just gets his body and waits for the nudge from his former Everton team-mate, topples over and is delighted to hear the whistle.

Ireland 0-0 England

17:08 , Matt Verri

3 mins: Huge roar, as Ireland win the first corner of the match. England going to come under a fair amount of pressure early on, you’d imagine.

Molumby and Grealish clashed off the ball - home fans will be delighted to see that.

Brady swings in the corner, massive chance! Molumby completely free at the back post, heads over. Had to score.

KICK-OFF!

17:05 , Matt Verri

We’re up and running in Dublin!

17:01 , Matt Verri

Eventually God Save the King starts, after about ten seconds of awkward silence.

Not silence one it starts - Irish fans having a good go at drowning it out with boos.

No singing from Lee Carsley as promised. Harry Kane looked to be putting in plenty of effort, so maybe he was doing it for both of them.

16:58 , Matt Verri

Bit of a delay as a random guy decides to try and line up with the England team. Tremendous.

At the rate Irish president Michael D. Higgins is making his way down the line for all the handshakes, we should kick off by Christmas. 2026.

Here we go!

16:54 , Matt Verri

Teams have walked out in Dublin.

Lee Carsley strolls over and takes a seat... in the wrong dugout. Not an ideal start.

Home fans welcome Jack Grealish and Declan Rice with a banner, which includes a big old snake.

Carsley wants positive approach

16:51 , Matt Verri

Lee Carsley has been speaking ahead of kick-off, making it clear he wants England on the front foot.

“I’m looking for them to be exciting... we’ve picked a very attacking team,” he says.

Hallgrimsson era gets underway

16:45 , Matt Verri

Heimir Hallgrimsson takes charge of Ireland for the first time.

He was in the Iceland dugout in 2016, when England were stunned and knocked out of the Euros in embarrassing fashion.

Another win over the Three Lions here and he will be a very, very popular man in Ireland.

Big evening for England centre-backs

16:41 , Matt Verri

It'll be interesting to see how Marc Guehi and Harry Maguire get on as a pair today, writes Malik Ouzia.

Of course, Guehi was the beneficiary of Maguire's absence last summer and you assume that they're pushing for one place alongside John Stones in England's first-choice back-four.

Bowen delivers verdict on England boss

16:33 , Matt Verri

Jarrod Bowen believes it does not matter if Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor is English.

Southgate stepped down from the England job in July following defeat to Spain in the European Championship Final.

Under-21s boss Lee Carsley has been put in charge on an interim basis for the Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, with a view to leading the side throughout the autumn.

Carsley is a contender for the job but the FA has not ruled out hiring an overseas coach for the first time since Fabio Capello.

Out-of-work former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola are among the high-profile foreign candidates to have been linked with the job.

Asked if he believed England should have an English coach, West Ham captain Bowen said: “Ultimately, if you bring success and good times as a manager, you’re doing well. So, for me, I don’t see [a foreign manager] as any different.

“I know there’s been loads of different [England] managers in the past. As a football fan, you want to see your team doing well. It doesn’t matter whether the manager’s English or whatever nationality, as long as your team’s playing well and you feel good about it. For me, that’s the most important thing.”

Carsley puts his stamp on England side

16:25 , Matt Verri

It's notable how many of the chief grumbles of Euro 2024, and indeed the Southgate era in general, Lee Carsley has addressed straight away, writes Malik Ouzia.

Alexander-Arnold is back at right-back, there's a left-footer on the left of defence, Anthony Gordon is in and there's no sense of caution in terms of the midfield selection.

Kane: I have many years left for England

16:16 , Matt Verri

Harry Kane wins his 99th international cap as he starts in Dublin.

The 31-year-old struggled at Euro 2024, but the England captain has insisted he still has plenty more to give for his country.

"I think when you look at players like [Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Luka] Modric and [Lionel] Messi, all these players who are playing in their mid to late 30s, that's the inspiration for me because it shows that you can really play at a high level for a long time," Kane said.

“I want to play football for as long as possible and at the highest level for as long as possible.

"I use those players for motivation and inspiration to be able to do that.

"I feel I am in a really good place both mentally and physically to have another great season, hopefully that continues for many years to come."

England without big names

16:10 , Matt Verri

In case you’re wondering where some of England’s first-team stars are this evening...

Jude Bellingham and Luke Shaw were left out of the squad due to injury, and there were then three withdrawals earlier this week.

Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Ollie Watkins were all originally named in Carsley’s group but will play no part either this evening or against Finland on Tuesday, after returning to their respective clubs for assessments on minor injuries.

Foden has been suffering with a virus.

Grealish as No10?

16:01 , Matt Verri

So there we have it, the first team named by an England manager other than Gareth Southgate in just over eight years, writes Malik Ouzia.

It's a very attacking one, too, with Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish all included in support of Harry Kane.

I assume it'll be the latter playing at No10, which for a certain time was something lots of England fans were calling for.

I can't remember the last time he played there for club or country, though.

Ireland team news

15:59 , Matt Verri

Ireland XI: Kelleher, Doherty, Coleman, O'Shea, Collins, Brady. Molumby, Smallbone, Ogbene, Szmodics, Idah

Subs: Travers, O’Leary, O’Dowda, Omobamidele, Browne, Ferguson, O’Brien, McAteer, Scales, Knight, Robinson, Parrott

England team news

15:52 , Matt Verri

England XI: Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Maguire, Guehi, Colwill, Mainoo, Rice, Gordon, Grealish, Saka, Kane

Subs: Henderson, Pope, Lewis, Stones, Gallagher, Livramento, Konsa, Gibbs-White, Angel, Bowen, Eze, Madueke

In the building!

15:45 , Matt Verri

The hosts have arrived at the Aviva - team news coming up in the next 15 minutes or so.

Gallagher hoping for England positives from Atletico move

15:37 , Matt Verri

Conor Gallagher believes his move to Spain could benefit the England national team.

The 24-year-old midfielder joined Atletico Madrid from Chelsea last month in a deal worth £33.5million, with Portugal winger Joao Felix heading in the opposite direction.

He had been made Chelsea captain by Enzo Maresca’s predecessor, Mauricio Pochettino, but was sold this summer in part due to financial reasons, with the sale of an academy product counting as pure profit in the club accounts.

Gallagher has now spoken about how his move to Spain, who beat England in July’s Euro 2024 final and had 66 per cent possession that night in Berlin, could help the Three Lions.

“It’s a different style of football, different for my development,” he explained. “I can learn new things and improve. If I become a better player, I can help England as well, if I’m with the group.”

Carsley will not sing God Save the King

15:29 , Matt Verri

England interim manager Lee Carsley has said that he will not sing the British national anthem this evening.

The Aviva Stadium clash will be a “proud moment for myself and my family”, said Carsley, but singing ‘God Save the King’ looks out of the question for a man that represented the Republic of Ireland 40 times as player.

“This is something that I always struggled with when I was playing for Ireland,” Birmingham-born Carsley - who qualified to play for Ireland through his grandmother - said of anthems.

“The gap between your warm-up, your coming on to the pitch and the delay with the anthems. So it’s something that I have never done.

“I was always really focused on the game and my first actions of the game. I really found that in that period I was wary about my mind wandering off.

“I was really focused on the football and I have taken that in to coaching. We had the national anthem with the Under-21s also and I am in a zone at that point.

“I fully respect both anthems and understand how much they mean to both countries. It’s something I am really respectful of.”

Carsley: We're ready for hostile atmosphere

15:22 , Matt Verri

Lee Carsley has no concerns about playing Declan Rice or Jack Grealish in Dublin this evening.

The 50-year-old's first match in charge comes against the country he represented 40 times as a player, adding extra spice to a fixture that also sees Rice and Grealish return to the Emerald Isle.

Rice won three senior caps for the Republic before switching allegiance to England, shortly after Grealish did the same having represented Ireland up until under-21 level.

Asked if he has any concerns about playing them at the Aviva Stadium, interim boss Carsley said: "No, not all.

"We spoke - not only (to) Jack and Declan, to the whole squad - we spoke about the atmosphere we expect it to be.

"Exciting, passionate, loud, but it'll be no different to what the players are used to in Premier League games or high level games. I think they'll be ready for whatever comes out."

Quizzed on what reception he expects back in Ireland, the interim England boss said: "I'm not sure, to be honest. Probably the same.”

Stage is set!

15:13 , Matt Verri

It’s a glorious afternoon in Dublin.

Standard Sport prediction

15:04 , Matt Verri

The Boys in Green have been in rotten form for some time, but the new manager bounce should make things a little more difficult for England.

Still, the Three Lions will have the overwhelming majority of the talent out on the pitch and the injection of fresh energy from the management and young players could make for a promising honeymoon under Carsley.

England to win, 2-0.

England team news

14:57 , Matt Verri

Lee Carsley selected four newcomers in his squad last week, with Noni Madueke, Morgan Gibbs-White, Tino Livramento and Angel Gomes all having worked under him with the U21s but never previously been called up for the seniors.

He left a number of experienced internationals out of his squad, including the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson.

Carsley revealed last week that Harry Kane will remain England captain, and the Bayern Munich striker is expected to lead the Three Lions out at the Aviva Stadium once more.

Declan Rice - who, like Jack Grealish, represented the Republic of Ireland in his younger days before switching his international allegiance to England and can likely expect a somewhat hostile reception in Dublin on Saturday - is expected to partner Kobbie Mainoo in the midfield engine room, with Bukayo Saka joining Grealish in supporting lone striker Kane.

Anthony Gordon will also hope for a chance to impress in attack after making just two substitute cameos at the European Championship.

Predicted England XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Maguire, Guehi, Colwill; Rice, Mainoo; Saka, Grealish, Gordon; Kane

Ireland team news

14:49 , Matt Verri

Ireland are without the injured Gavin Bazunu or Josh Cullen but Evan Ferguson has recovered from injury in time to be called up.

Callum Robinson, Alan Browne and Jayson Molumby have earned recalls under the new boss while Leicester winger Kasey McAteer is in line for a debut after declaring he would represent Ireland.

How to watch Ireland vs England

14:39 , Matt Verri

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live and free to air on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 4pm.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live for free online via the ITVX app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action right here with us!

Good afternoon!

14:31 , Matt Verri

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Republic of Ireland vs England!

With Lee Carsley in the England dugout, and Declan Rice and Jack Grealish in the squad for the visitors, a hostile atmosphere can be expected in Dublin.

It’s the opening Nations League match of the campaign for these two sides - should be fun!

We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 5pm BST from the Aviva Stadium.