Jim Crawford relishing opportunity Italy test presents his Under-21 side
Jim Crawford has backed his battle-hardened Under-21s to bounce back from Friday's hammer blow at home to Norway in their pivotal final European qualifier in Italy.
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Irish efforts come to nought as Greece double up
The Republic of Ireland were were brought back down to earth as they were soundly beaten 2-0 by Greece at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.
Northern Ireland unsure whether Belarus clash will be played in Belfast
Northern Ireland's Nations League match against Bulgaria on Tuesday night could yet prove to be their last home game of the year as doubts persist over whether next month’s fixture against Belarus will be played in Belfast.
Heimir Hallgrimsson urges players to 'stick chests forward'
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has challenged his players to puff out their chests and begin to perform with the kind of belief that befits their status as top international players.
Helsinki next chance to break disturbing losing habit
The Republic of Ireland's first loss of many in this decade occurred against Finland four years and one month ago.
Heimir Hallgrimsson hoping to halt Ireland's 'downward spiral' in Helsinki
Heimir Hallgrimsson was in positive form on the eve of Ireland's UEFA Nations League encounter with Finland and believes that his team are in a position to halt the "downward spiral" and play without fear in Helsinki.
Curtis Jones and Tino Livramento receive late England call-ups
Curtis Jones and Tino Livramento have been added to Lee Carsley's England squad for this week’s Nations League double-header.
Cole Palmer draws praise from 'brother' Noni Madueke after landing England gong
Noni Madueke believes the "sky's the limit" for talented Chelsea team-mate Cole Palmer after the in-form star was named England’s men’s player of the year.