A second half blitz saw England put five goals past Ireland and finish top of UEFA Nations League Group F.
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00:00Lee Carsley took charge of his final England match, knowing a win against Ireland would give his side promotion from their UEFA Nations League group.
00:09Kyle Walker close with his head, but in truth it was a half that offered very little.
00:13No attempts on target from England, while Ireland didn't even register a shot.
00:18However, out from the break and the action commenced.
00:31And Scales gets his second yellow card.
00:34Harry Kane from the spot.
00:37England 1, Republic of Ireland 0.
00:40England ahead and that tally would double just two minutes later.
00:43And there's another chance for number 2. Scored by Anthony Gordon.
00:49An incredible start to the second half and Conor Gannacher wanted in on the action.
00:54And it's turned in for number 3 at the far post.
00:57And it's all falling apart for Ireland.
01:02Just 5 minutes and 37 seconds to put England 3 up.
01:06Game over for Ireland, but the hosts weren't taking their foot off the gas.
01:10And Bowen, first touch, back of the net. 4-0 England.
01:15Taylor Harwood-Bellis made it 5 on debut.
01:18Bellingham floats it in beautifully. It's number 5. Oh, what a moment there.
01:22A fantastic second half from England has caused the Ants' reign on a high ahead of the arrival of Thomas Tuchel.