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Ireland U-21s stun Lee Carsley’s England in Cork to book Euro 2027 play-off place

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The Ireland U-21 national football team secured a place in the Euro 2027 play-offs following a victory over England at Turner’s Cross in Cork. Tommy Lonergan scored two goals to lead the Irish side to the win.

The result is notable as it marks a defeat for the England U-21 squad, who entered the match as back-to-back European champions. The win allows Ireland to advance in the qualification process for the upcoming tournament.

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TheJournal.ie Highlights individual performance and the status of the defeated champions
Independent.ie Focuses on the match outcome and the specific tournament qualification milestone
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