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Gareth Southgate hopes shock defeat focuses England minds against complacency

Gareth Southgate says England's shock loss to Iceland will knock any complacency out of a team he is certain will react strongly in their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia.

First Division wrap: Cork City get back to winning ways

After three games without a victory, the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division's runaway leaders Cork City got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over bottom side Longford Town at Turner's Cross.

Iceland goal early to upset England, injury for John Stones

England's Euro 2024 preparations suffered a setback as they lost 1-0 to Iceland in a friendly that saw John Stones forced off injured on Friday.

John Martin winner denies Dundalk and keeps Shelbourne at summit

The ingenuity of Will Jarvis – and the toe of John Martin – ensured that Shelbourne maintained their place atop the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table.

Saints stalemate ends run of Drogheda defeats

St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United couldn’t be separated at Weavers Park but it will be Kevin Doherty, and not Stephen Kenny, who will be happiest with the share of the spoils.