England returned to the top tier of the Nations League as they thrashed 10-man Ireland 5-0 in Lee Carsley’s last game in charge
It was an England salvo of devastating power, three goals in five minutes early in the second half and it did more than reframe an occasion that had been flat and forgettable up until then. It gave Lee Carsley the win that he wanted on his sixth and final game as the interim manager; one to seal England’s promotion back into the Nations League’s A section. With five wins and just thatCarsley will hand over to Thomas Tuchel with the team in good health, a new generation also pushed.
The game had been framed in part by the first meeting between the nations in this group in September, when Ireland were disappointing in the. Few England fans expected anything other than victory here and not only because Ireland were depleted by injuries, missing a handful of likely starters. England would have to wait, the first half a virtual write-off from their point of view.
Madueke, fresh from his barnstorming performance in the win over Greece, had one early run past two green shirts. His pull-back found its way to Curtis Jones, whose shot was deflected over. Kyle Walker headed off target from the corner and the first half descended into stodgy fare. England were slow to move it in possession, the patterns predictable. With 11 men banked behind the ball, Ireland kept Carsley’s team in front of them with ease.Kane’s toils in the first half were pronounced.
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