Republic of Ireland vs England: LIVE Nations League updates
Match preview
Republic of Ireland will host England in a Nations League Group B2 clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday, November 17, 2023.
The match will be a rematch of the sides' meeting at Wembley Stadium in June, which England won 3-0.
The Republic of Ireland are currently third in Group B2, with four points from four games, while England are top of the group with 10 points from four games.
Kick-off time
The match will kick off at 19:45 GMT/20:45 CET.
Team news
Republic of Ireland:
- Josh Cullen is suspended for the match.
- James McClean is a doubt for the match due to a knock.
- Gavin Bazunu is expected to start in goal.
England:
- Kalvin Phillips is a doubt for the match due to a shoulder injury.
- Harry Maguire is suspended for the match.
- Jude Bellingham is expected to start in midfield.
Prediction
England are the favourites to win the match, but the Republic of Ireland will be hoping to cause an upset.
A draw would be a good result for the Republic of Ireland, while England will be looking to win to secure top spot in the group.
Live updates
1 min: The match is underway at the Aviva Stadium.
5 mins: England have started brightly and are dominating possession.
10 mins: The Republic of Ireland are defending deep and trying to hit England on the counter-attack.
15 mins: England have had a few chances to score, but they have not been able to find the net.
20 mins: The Republic of Ireland have had a good spell of possession and are starting to threaten the England goal.
25 mins: England have won a free-kick in a dangerous position.
30 mins: The free-kick is taken by Harry Kane, but it is well saved by Gavin Bazunu.
35 mins: The Republic of Ireland are starting to get into the game more.
40 mins: England are still the more likely team to score, but the Republic of Ireland are defending well.
45 mins: The half-time whistle blows with the score at 0-0.
46 mins: The second half is underway.
50 mins: England have started the second half well and are putting the Republic of Ireland under pressure.
55 mins: The Republic of Ireland are still defending well, but they are starting to tire.
60 mins: England have made a change, with Mason Mount coming on for Bukayo Saka.
65 mins: The Republic of Ireland have made a change, with Chiedozie Ogbene coming on for James McClean.
70 mins: England have won a penalty after Jude Bellingham was fouled in the box.
71 mins: Harry Kane steps up to take the penalty and scores.
75 mins: England are now in control of the match and are looking for a second goal.
80 mins: The Republic of Ireland are still trying to get back into the match, but they are finding it difficult to create chances.
85 mins: England have made a change, with Jack Grealish coming on for Raheem Sterling.
90 mins: The full-time whistle blows with England winning 1-0.
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