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England's Conor Gallagher celebrates after scoring. Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Soccer
Second-half collapse sees England beat Ireland in Nations League
An early second-half penalty and a red card to Liam Scales changed the game.
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England 5
Ireland 0
ENGLAND EARNED a comprehensive 5-0 win over Ireland in tonight’s Nations League encounter at Wembley.
The visitors had kept the game scoreless in the opening 45 after an impressive defensive display, but an early second-half penalty and a red card to Liam Scales changed the game and the hosts ultimately secured an easy victory.
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