Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says England are 'totally different' to the side he beat with Iceland at Euro 2016.
Heimir Hallgrimsson says England's individual quality and technical skills are superior now to when he beat Roy Hodgson's side at Euro 2016Heimir Hallgrimsson says he hopes to emulate his famous victory with Iceland over England in his first game as Republic of Ireland boss, but concedes the Three Lions side are "totally different" to the one he faced at Euro 2016.
"It is a totally different England team," said Hallgrimsson, who was a surprise choice to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager. Hallgrimsson says Iceland's Euro 2016 win over England was a night when everything went right for his country As for Hallgrimsson, there is hope that the 57-year-old can transform the fortunes of an Irish team that managed just 11 wins in 40 games under Kenny.Asked when he will inform the players of his line-up, a smiling Hallgrimsson said: "Basically, it is none of your business when I talk to the players about the line-up.
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