England Secure 2-0 Victory Over Republic of Ireland in Euro 2025 Qualifying Match

England secured a crucial 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2025 qualifying match, with goals from Lauren James and Alex Greenwood proving to be the difference. The win was much needed for England after a draw against Sweden in their previous match.

James opened the scoring early on, capitalizing on a fortunate ricochet off Anna Patten to slot the ball home. Greenwood then doubled England’s lead from the penalty spot after Ruesha Littlejohn was penalized for handball. Despite missing a second penalty soon after, England held on to secure the win.

Ireland pushed for goals late in the game but were unable to find the back of the net due to poor passing and a lack of finishing touch. The victory sees England move into second place in Group A3, two points behind leaders France.

England manager Sarina Wiegman praised her team’s performance but highlighted the need to manage games better in the future. Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe expressed pride in her team’s effort but acknowledged the need to improve in certain areas.

The match also marked the return of Leah Williamson as England captain, with the defender putting in a solid performance. Both teams will now turn their attention to their upcoming fixtures, with England set to face France next month and Ireland taking on Sweden.

Overall, the victory was a crucial one for England as they look to secure qualification for Euro 2025. The team will be hoping to build on this result in their upcoming matches and continue their push towards the tournament.