By Hannah Pinnock England beat the Republic of Ireland 2-1 at Carrow Road on Friday night to move within touching distance of qualification for Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Alessia Russo fired the hosts in front early doors and that was followed up by a composed penalty finish from Georgia Stanway in the second half. It could and maybe should have been more for England before Julie-Ann Russell pulled one back for Ireland right at the death, but it was the result that mattered on the night. Sweden succumbed to defeat against France in the other group game, putting Sarina Wiegman’s side in pole pos…
