Republic of Ireland vs England LIVE: Nations League result and final score as Lee Carsley makes winning start

49 mins

Not clicking so far for either side at the start of the second half, but it’s England with more possession as you’d expect.

46 mins

Good from Gordon again as he beats Doherty and wins a corner. From the delivery, Maguire is wrestled to the ground, but nothing is given.

Ireland get the second half started, with no changes at half-time from either side.

The players are emerging from the tunnel now.

A solid performance from England in Lee Carsley’s first 45 minutes in charge. A brilliant second goal capped it off, and though the opposition could be tougher, it’s still been an impressive start from the Three Lions, with some encouraging signs.

Plenty of intensity, a lot of good movement and two well-worked goals.

Jack Grealish is really enjoying himself in Dublin, as are Gordon and Alexander-Arnold.

HALF-TIME!

The referee brings the first half to a close and it’s the perfect first 45 minutes for Lee Carsley.

45 mins

Szmodics is the first Ireland player booked as he goes in late on Gordon. There’s one minute added on as England go on the attack, but they decide to recycle possession as they look to close the half out.

42 mins

Another England counter is led by Grealish, as he drives towards the box before sliding it into the patch of Kane. He tries to get the shot away but it’s blocked by Coleman.

Ireland counter from the corner and Ogbene beats Mainoo for pace down the wing, but his cross is too long, as is the follow-up.

Guehi looks like he’s carrying a knock here.

39 mins

Good chasing from Gordon forces Kelleher to clear it straight to Alexander-Arnold. He plays it on to Saka, who swings in an inviting cross that is just over the head of Kane.

Moments later, Alexandr-Arnold delivers a free-kick that is just over the head of Maguire.