The Republic of Ireland host England in Dublin this weekend in what is sure to be a fiery curtain raiser to this year’s Nation League campaign. The football rivalry between England and the Republic of Ireland is a classic of international football, rich in history, passion and fierce competition. On September 7, the two nations will add another chapter to the story of this fixture, as they meet at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin for the opening group game of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League. It will be England’s first visit to the Republic of Ireland in nine years, a country the Three Lions haven’t…