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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
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Today's games header
10am
Blanch
Nadal
10am
Cachin
Ofner
10am
Elahi Galan
Bautista-Agut
10am
Gasquet
Sonego
10am
Hanfmann
Mensik
10am
Koepfer
Carballes Baena
10am
Kovacevic
Medjedovic
10am
Lajovic
Monteiro
10am
Machac
Ruusuvuori
10am
Michelsen
Fonseca
10am
Nishioka
Auger-Aliassime
10am
O'Connell
Arnaldi
10am
Purcell
Giron
10am
Ramos-Vinolas
Kotov
10am
Tabilo
Cobolli
10am
Zhizhen
Kecmanovic
10am
Azarenka
Maria
10am
Eala
Cirstea
10am
Annie Fernandez
Potapova
10am
Gauff
Rus
10am
Keys
Camelia-Begu
10am
Podoroska
Navarro
10am
Karolina Schmiedlova
Jabeur
10am
Swiatek
Wang
10am
Baez
Van Assche
10am
Coric
Zverev
10am
Martin Etcheverry
Shapovalov
10am
Humbert
Van De Zandschulp
10am
Hurkacz
Draper
10am
Marozsan
Cerundolo
10am
Paul
Klein
10am
Rublev
Bagnis
10am
Altmaier
Fils
10am
Darderi
Fritz
10am
Griekspoor
Daniel
10am
Munar
Struff
10am
Musetti
Seyboth Wild
10am
Navone
Rune
10am
Shevchenko
Alcaraz
10am
Alexandrova
Krueger
10am
Andreeva
Noskova
10am
Bejlek
Kalinskaya
10am
Boulter
Montgomery
10am
Bronzetti
Rybakina
10am
Collins
Danilovic
3pm
Cristian
Krejcikova
10am
Dolehide
Kalinina
10am
Garcia
Wang
10am
Linette
Sabalenka
10am
Pavlyuchenkova
Saville
10am
Sorribes Tormo
Svitolina
10am
Vekic
Sakkari
11.30am
Arango
Yastremska
11.30am
Osaka
Samsonova
11.30am
Ostapenko
Bouzas Maneiro
1pm
Haddad Maia
Errani
2.30pm
Lourdes Carle
Kudermetova
2.30pm
Mertens
Stephens
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Liverpool34228475344174
3Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd33165125150153
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331551369541550
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Bournemouth34129134960-1145
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34127154654-843
13Fulham34126165054-442
14Crystal Palace34109154456-1239
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton34118153648-1233
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3437243392-5916


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