England sealed promotion back to Uefa Nations League A in style on Sunday with a resounding 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland. The Three Lions’ win over Greece during the week meant another

WEMBLEY — Lee Carsley signed off in style as England thrashed the Republic of Ireland to ensure promotion from their Nations League group. England struggled to break down a determined Irish defence in the first-half but Liam Scales’s dismissal for a foul on Jude Bellingham shortly after the restart prompted a flurry of goals.

England overcame an initially stubborn Republic of Ireland side thanks to a wild six-minute burst of three goals in the second half at Wembley which helped them to a 5-0 win. The Three Lions were frustrated in the first half as the Irish were very well organised and sat deep,