England made a fast start to their Euro 2025 qualifier against Ireland, with Alessia Russo giving the Lionesses an early lead.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Striker Russo finished off a lovely move to open the scoring in the fifth minute. Georgia Stanway played a one-two with Keira Walsh before driving and passing to Beth Mead. The Arsenal forward then picked out her club teammate Russo, who neatly rounded Ireland's 'keeper to score.
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HOW FANS REACTED
The goal received plenty of attention on social media, with one fan even urging England men's manager Gareth Southgate to take note.
"Show Southgate this," wrote @JackCook95.
@ameeruszkai added: "That touch from Beth Mead is sensational."
"That was breathtaking," said @anna_awfc.
Meanwhile, rowbott1 said: "Such a sweet first goal."
@SueDavi59989906 said they "hope the men's team are watching" following Russo's opener.
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WHAT NEXT FOR THE LIONESSES?
England's win over France last time out leaves their hopes of reaching Euro 2025 in their hands; should they beat Ireland and Sweden on Tuesday, they will qualify regardless of results elsewhere.
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