Player ratings: Sammie Szmodics shines on positive debut
The Republic of Ireland played out an entertaining nil-all draw with world No 4-ranked Belgium at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening.
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Sammie Szmodics makes debut as Caoimhin Kelleher named in goal for Belgium friendly
Sammie Szmodics will make his international debut as the Republic of Ireland take on Belgium at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 5pm.
Saturday Sport: John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for first time
In a busy day of sport, Ireland's women get their Six Nations campaign underway, while John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for the first time.
'We didn't want to stop that happening' - Gareth Southgate explains England U-turn on Man United's Kobbie Mainoo
England manager Gareth Southgate has said he will not hesitate to give Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo his debut in either of their upcoming friendlies against Brazil or Belgium.
Stunning Gareth Southgate verdict sends explicit and brutal warning to Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Gareth Southgate’s future has become a hot topic of discussion during the international break. The England manager has been heavily linked with the Manchester United hotseat.
I played against Kobbie Mainoo on his full Manchester United debut and one thing stood out
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford believes Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's maturity on the ball has stood out the most as he prepares to potentially make his England debut this week.
Preview: John O'Shea's shot to shine as Ireland welcome Belgium to town
Belgium come to the Aviva Stadium this evening for what must be the most high-profile friendly international in recent memory.
England boss Southgate dismisses disrespectful Man Utd links
England manager Gareth Southgate said reports linking him with the top job at Manchester United were completely disrespectful and that he would only make a decision about his future after the European Championship.