After the excitement of the Champions League final less than 24 hours earlier, Ireland v England was something of a damp squib in comparison.
The two sides played out a dismal goalless draw in a game which showcased tired legs at the end of a long season.
Watching a football match in glorious sunshine made some of us nostalgic for last summer’s World Cup.
Sun's out at the Aviva pic.twitter.com/VF2Bf9w7OT
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 7, 2015
But that quickly changed when the line-ups were announced
Shocking to break down the England 11. Wayne Rooney is the only above average player in the line up. The rest "do jobs", that's being kind.
— Mick Loizou (@MickLoizou) June 7, 2015
With uninspiring play all round, some were drawn to analyse the surroundings.
https://twitter.com/jonathanliew/status/607529675703914496
Things didn’t improve before half-time.
I can't believe I missed a Columbo double bill for this
— Evan Fanning (@evanfanning) June 7, 2015
At least the half-time kids game has a decent pace about it and a few good goals
— Aidan O'Hara (@oharaa) June 7, 2015
The second half saw some changes for both sides, with the substitutions earning a mixed reception at best.
Paul McShane v Jamie Vardy – this is what international football is all about
— Will Unwin (@Will_Unwin) June 7, 2015
https://twitter.com/pokeefe1/status/607543046293581824
Finally there was some ‘excitement’ late on
A SHOT ON TARGET! THERE HAS BEEN A SHOT ON TARGET!
Given parries Townsend's shot away though
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) June 7, 2015
But it ended 0-0, meaning England’s winless run against the Republic of Ireland continues.
We wonder how Jack Grealish must be feeling.
Just over 20 minutes from kick-off in Ireland v England. The winner gets to keep Jack Grealish
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) June 7, 2015
King Solomon has ruled that Jack Grealish must be split in two, with Ireland and England each receiving half of the attacking midfielder.
— EAMO (@EamoV1) June 7, 2015
