England U21s beaten as Republic of Ireland secure Euro 2027 play-off place
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34-second readEngland U21s suffered their first defeat to their Republic of Ireland counterparts after falling 3-1 in Cork, with Tommy Lonergan scoring twice for the hosts.
Lee Carsley's men had already qualified for Euro 2027 as Group D winners but Ireland were competing for a play-off place, which they successfully secured when their deserved victory at Turner's Cross clinched second place at the expense of Slovakia on head-to-head record.
England latest news blog | Nations League scores & news | Tables Got Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract It was England's only defeat of their qualifying campaign and they paid the price for their defensive frailties, even though the early signs were promising.
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England U21s suffered their first defeat to their Republic of Ireland counterparts after falling 3-1 in Cork, with Tommy Lonergan scoring twice for the hosts.
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