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Saturday 9 December 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# International Friendlies

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Roy Keane: Lots to consider after 'mad' first two weeks back with Ireland
The Ireland management team will head home with plenty to ponder… like possible Granny Rule recruits.
Germany make it two defeats on the trot for Hodgson's England
Arsenal centre half Per Mertesacker headed the only goal of the game in London.
South Africa shock tired world champs Spain
They were back at Soccer City, but it wasn’t a happy return for Vicente del Bosque’s side.
Robbie refuses to dwell on Ireland's Euro 2012 nightmare
Remember Poznan? How could we forget it?
O'Neill: Polish danger could scupper dream start
Joey O’Brien is a doubt for Poland trip after pulling up with a sore hamstring before Friday night’s win.
Robbie delighted by team work as Ireland get new era off to perfect start
“It’s not like we went out and brought 20 different players in. We can’t do that.”
Long hopes first impression will keep him in O'Neill's plans
Shane Long came off the bench to score as Ireland beat Latvia 3-0 in Dublin.
Ireland v Latvia, International friendly
Could Ireland’s new management dream team get off to a winning start? We had minute-by-minute updates from the Aviva Stadium.
King signs off by naming squad for Latvia and Poland friendlies
The caretaker boss has recalled Stephen Ward and Alex Pearce in his last act in the job.
Three Irish players who impressed in Cardiff stalemate
The Boys in Green face a crucial double header next month. Here’s the lessons for Trap.
Ireland v Wales, international friendly
We’ll have all the minute-by-minute action from Cardiff.
O'Shea: Versatile Brady an important member of the squad
Former Man United defender praises Brady’s exuberance.
His confirmation name is 'Cantona'? John O'Shea agrees we need more players like Wes Hoolahan
The Norwich playmaker starts in Cardiff tonight.
Player ratings: Here's how the Irish team fared against Spain
The Boys in Green took on the world champions in New York in the early hours of this morning.
Soldado and Mata strike as Ireland go down fighting in New York
Spain ran out 2-0 winners in last night’s clash in Yankee Stadium.
A Bronx tale: The Ireland fan’s brief guide to Yankee Stadium
Ireland are in the Big Apple for a friendly game against Spain.
Hendrick named in starting XI for Spain friendly
The Derby midfielder will make his first senior start against the world champions at Yankee Stadium.
3 ways that Ireland can benefit from the Spain game
It may only be a friendly but tomorrow’s meeting with the world champion is a good opportunity for the players to test themselves at the highest level.
All the goals as Brazil beat France 3-0
The hosts look in fine form ahead of the Confederations Cup.
3 things we hope to see in today's Ireland-Georgia game
Our thoughts on Wes Hoolahan, Andy Keogh and more ahead of this evening’s match.
Dunne will play some part in Georgia game - Trapattoni
However, the veteran coach indicated the defender was not in contention to play against the Faroes.
Normally I'm quiet on the pitch, but tomorrow will be different - Long
Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested Wes Hoolahan could play himself into contention to start against the Faroes with a good display.
Hoolahan and Delaney included in new-look Ireland side to face Georgia
Shane Long has been named as captain in an experimental Irish team.
Brazil-England friendly scrapped over security - report
The decision is understood to have been made over fears regarding the safety of the venue.
Trap weighing up Hoolahan start as attention turns to Georgia
Giovanni Trapattoni says he will speak to Richard Dunne before deciding what part he will play against Georgia.
Letter from London: No political football as Irish fans feel at home
After all the hype, it was all about the game for the supporters in north London last night.
England v Ireland: what we learned from the Wembley stalemate
The score may have been level at Wembley but, for Ireland, the positives outweighed the negatives, writes Miguel Delaney.
Roy Hodgson: David Forde drove Irish desire
The Milwall shotstopper pulled off some vital saves at Wembley last night.
It's not like watching Brazil, admits Hodgson after Irish draw
But the England boss had praise for Ireland’s players and fans.
Trapattoni’s delight as young Irish stars answer London calling
The Ireland manager praised Coleman, McCarthy and Long after the draw at Wembley.
Enda Kenny urges Ireland to 'sock it to' the English at Wembley
A nation holds its breath.
Lampard: Cole captaincy against Ireland is deserved
Robbie Keane will face the much-maligned Chelsea full-back in the Wembley centre circle.
'Jack Charlton asked me to play for Ireland, turned his back and finished his pint'
Former Ireland striker David Kelly recalls his days in the green jersey and the meeting with Jack Charlton that changed his life.
Keane can't understand England's no-shows
The Ireland captain says his 124th cap means as much to him as his first.
In pictures: The last time Ireland met England on that infamous night in ’95
We look back on that notorious match where English fans rioted at Lansdowne Road.
5 reasons why Ireland can beat England tonight
While a victory looks improbable, Trap’s side have caused upsets in friendlies before.
Open thread: What are you expecting from tonight’s England-Ireland game?
England are clear favourites for the match, but Robbie Keane has insisted an Irish victory is possible.
In pictures: Ireland players train at Wembley ahead of tomorrow's big game
Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane were among those who togged out this evening.
Retro minute-by-minute: Ireland v England, Italia ’90, as it happened
We turned back the clock to go minute-minute for the World Cup debut of the Boys in Green. Here’s how it went.
Cole blanks media despite captain's honour
This evening’s events ultimately constituted a comedy caper that only England could generate.