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The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts its eye over England's 1-1 draw with Ireland this evening.

Match Report

Frank Lampard cancels out Shane Long's opener as England draw 1-1 with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

Live Commentary

Read how England and Ireland played out a 1-1 draw at Wembley in their first meeting for 18 years.

Team News

Daniel Sturridge leads the line for England against the Republic of Ireland.

Build-up
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Joe Cole: 'Ashley Cole deserves to captain England'
Joe Cole believes that Ashley Cole is worthy of wearing the captain's armband for England's friendly against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley tonight.
May 29, 10:30
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Roy Hodgson backs Wayne Rooney to shine
Roy Hodgson says that Wayne Rooney will show his passion for England against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 29, 07:00
England manager Roy Hodgson before his side's match against San Marino on March 22, 2013
Roy Hodgson demands fan behaviour
Roy Hodgson says that he wrote each England fan a letter begging them not to cause trouble against the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday.
May 29, 06:40
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring against Fulham on May 12, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Daniel Sturridge finally showing potential'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Daniel Sturridge is finally living up to his potential since his move to Liverpool.
May 28, 23:14
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Frank Lampard to captain England
Frank Lampard will captain England against the Republic of Ireland tomorrow evening at Wembley.
May 28, 16:33
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Ian Wright: 'Wayne Rooney should enjoy England freedom'
Ex-England striker Ian Wright urges Wayne Rooney to forget speculation over his future and enjoy playing for the Three Lions this week.
May 28, 05:55
Republic of Ireland's coach Giovanni Trapattoni during his team's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on March 22, 2013
Roy Hodgson defends "outstanding" Giovanni Trapattoni
England boss Roy Hodgson describes Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni as "outstanding" ahead of tomorrow night's friendly at Wembley.
May 28, 03:55
England manager Roy Hodgson before his side's match against San Marino on March 22, 2013
FA warns fans over offensive chants
The FA will send out an email warning fans against participating in offensive chants during Wednesday's friendly against Republic of Ireland.
May 27, 22:27
Kyle Walker
Kyle Walker out of England squad
An injury forces Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker to pull out of the England squad for the upcoming matches against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
May 27, 16:08
Roy Hodgson watches on
Roy Hodgson urges England fans to respect Republic of Ireland
Roy Hodgson hopes that England's fans do not chant religiously or politically against Republic of Ireland.
May 23, 14:50
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


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