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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
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Lions
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6pm
Browns
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6pm
Patriots
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Bills
6pm
Titans
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Colts
6pm
Giants
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Falcons
6pm
Rams
@
Jets
6pm
Cardinals
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Panthers
6pm
Eagles
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Washington
9.05pm
Vikings
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Seahawks
9.25pm
49ers
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Dolphins
9.25pm
Jags
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Raiders
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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