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# england-soccer - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
6 positives that can be taken from Ireland’s summer fixtures
The side’s recent games have ultimately been a worthwhile experience.
# england-soccer - Monday 3 June, 2013
Keane unimpressed with the Ox’s jersey-swapping, refers to ‘Ben Johnson’
The pundit was in top, top form.
# england-soccer - Saturday 1 June, 2013
Here’s the Brazilian Chelsea fan that named his son after Frank Lampard
Expect little Lampardinho to be lobbing a hapless England goalkeeper at the 2030 World Cup.
# england-soccer - Friday 31 May, 2013
Brazil-England friendly back on as stadium concerns ‘unfounded’
A Brazilian judge yesterday cancelled the game at the famous Maracana over safety concerns.
# england-soccer - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Brazil-England friendly scrapped over security – report
The decision is understood to have been made over fears regarding the safety of the venue.
Letter from London: No political football as Irish fans feel at home
After all the hype, it was all about the game for the supporters in north London last night.
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.
Roy Hodgson: David Forde drove Irish desire
The Milwall shotstopper pulled off some vital saves at Wembley last night.
# england-soccer - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
It’s not like watching Brazil, admits Hodgson after Irish draw
But the England boss had praise for Ireland’s players and fans.
Trapattoni’s delight as young Irish stars answer London calling
The Ireland manager praised Coleman, McCarthy and Long after the draw at Wembley.
Match report: Ireland give England deja vu in friendly draw
It was yet another 1-1 in north London tonight.
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
In pictures: How Ireland earned a draw with Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions
Irish fans witnessed their team grind out a stalemate under the famous Arch tonight.
Who stuck the ball in the English net? Shane Long did
Ireland are drawing 1-1 at Wembley tonight.
Enda Kenny urges Ireland to ‘sock it to’ the English at Wembley
A nation holds its breath.
England v Ireland: What the Boys in Green will learn from tonight
Giovanni Trapattoni will lead his side into an almost-full Wembley tonight.
Lampard: Cole captaincy against Ireland is deserved
Robbie Keane will face the much-maligned Chelsea full-back in the Wembley centre circle.
‘Jack Charlton asked me to play for Ireland, turned his back and finished his pint’
Former Ireland striker David Kelly recalls his days in the green jersey and the meeting with Jack Charlton that changed his life.
Keane can’t understand England’s no-shows
The Ireland captain says his 124th cap means as much to him as his first.
In pictures: The last time Ireland met England on that infamous night in ’95
We look back on that notorious match where English fans rioted at Lansdowne Road.
5 reasons why Ireland can beat England tonight
While a victory looks improbable, Trap’s side have caused upsets in friendlies before.
Open thread: What are you expecting from tonight’s England-Ireland game?
England are clear favourites for the match, but Robbie Keane has insisted an Irish victory is possible.
# england-soccer - Tuesday 28 May, 2013
In pictures: Ireland players train at Wembley ahead of tomorrow’s big game
Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane were among those who togged out this evening.
Retro minute-by-minute: Ireland v England, Italia ’90, as it happened
We turned back the clock to go minute-minute for the World Cup debut of the Boys in Green. Here’s how it went.
Cole blanks media despite captain’s honour
This evening’s events ultimately constituted a comedy caper that only England could generate.
Irish players must stay calm tomorrow night – Trapattoni
Ireland are set to play England for the first time in 18 years on Wednesday.
Robbie: England rematch should have happened ‘years and years ago’
Ireland skipper Robbie Keane hopes tomorrow’s friendly can breathe new life into the footballing rivalry between the neighbours.
Long and Keane to lead the line for Ireland against England
Ireland face Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions in a much-anticipated international friendly.
Former Ireland striker David Kelly predicts bright international future for Cox
Kelly, now assistant coach at Nottingham Forest, believes the 26-year-old’s best position is up front in a striking duo.
Denis Irwin: Ireland v England is always a big game
The former Manchester United defender reckons this game is much needed for the Boys in Green.
# england-soccer - Monday 27 May, 2013
Frank Lampard better not do anything this good on Wednesday night
Lamps lobbed England team-mate Ben Foster from almost 50 yards in training earlier today.
The Lansdowne Road Riot of 1995: an oral history
The last time Ireland and England faced off on a football pitch we didn’t make it to half-time. This is what happened on an infamous night in Dublin 4 in the words of players, media and fans.
Robbie Keane hits form with 1st half hat-trick
The skipper also claimed an assist in LA Galaxy’s 4-0 win over Seattle last night.
# england-soccer - Sunday 26 May, 2013
Dunne in contention for England but Trap says he must be 100% to start
Uncapped Hull City midfielder Stephen Quinn has replaced Paul Green for the upcoming batch of games.
Trapattoni is one of the world’s outstanding coaches – Hodgson
The England manager has also warned supporters at Wembley against singing anti-IRA chants.
# england-soccer - Friday 24 May, 2013
Do you know where the kid from the Lansdowne Road riots is now?
Setanta Sports want to send him to Wembley next week.
# england-soccer - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
Robbie Keane now will be available to face England at Wembley
The La Galaxy will release the country’s record goal-scorer.
Andy Carroll out of England squad to face Ireland at Wembley
And Big Andy may be set to sign a permanent West Ham deal.
# england-soccer - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Carroll and McCarthy in England squad to face Ireland
The Boys in Green will face the big three Lions centre forward at Wembley this month.
Wayne Rooney in line to captain England against Ireland at Wembley
Rooney has spoken to Hodgson to assure him the impending birth of his second child will not prevent him from meeting up on 26 May.




























































