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Declan Rice Scores as England Leads Ireland 1-0 in Nations League Clash

Sep 7, 2024, 04:19 PM

England took an early lead against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin, courtesy of a goal by Declan Rice. Rice, who previously made three senior appearances for Ireland, opted not to celebrate his goal, which led to mixed reactions from the fans. The match, part of the Nations League, saw England's interim head coach Lee Carsley making his debut. The game also featured notable contributions from Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose pass set up the goal. The atmosphere was tense, with fans from both sides engaging in chants and clashes, leading to police intervention. England led 1-0, and both Rice and Jack Grealish were booed by the Irish fans.