Late Russell goal brightens Irish outlook in loss to England

Every goal and result matters within this situation Ireland find themselves, where the revised ambition is avoiding the basement spot among the 16 teams in the top tier of the European qualifiers.

IMPORTANT GOAL: Julia Ann Russell secures an important goal for Ireland in injury time on her return to International football. Picture: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

EURO 2025 Qualifier: England 2 ( Russo 5', Stanway 56' (P)) Republic of Ireland 1 (Russell 90+4')

England didn’t need one of Delia Smith’s rallying calls to be roused into a cakewalk victory over Ireland in this penultimate qualifier at her home of Carrow Road.