James McClean has completed a surprise move to Wrexham, the Football League newcomers funded by Hollywood investment. Rumours surfaced today that McClean was close to finalising a switch from Wigan to the League Two side who have been elevated to prominence by the takeover led by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
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Ireland face an uphill battle if they are to qualify for Euro 2024 after being drawn in a group with European heavyweights France and the Netherlands. They will also compete against Greece and Gibraltar in Group B. England have been drawn alongside Italy and Ukraine.
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A late Robbie Brady penalty saved Ireland’s blushes as they saw a 2-0 lead disappear in the space of two minutes to secure victory over Armenia in their UEFA Nations League clash. John Egan and Michael Obafemi had given Ireland a comfortable lead before the visitors staged a comeback.
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A late Ryan Christie penalty handed Scotland a hard fought 2-1 win over Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. John Egan had given Ireland an early lead but Jack Hendry restored parity early in the second half before a late handball gave the hosts the opportunity to win it from the spot.
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Nathan Collins’ sublime individual goal earned Ireland a 1-1 draw away to Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League. The 21 year old centre back’s first half strike gave Ireland the lead but the hosts responded just minutes into the second half through Artem Dovbyk with both sides unable to find a winner in Łódź.
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