In football, four years is a significant amount of time, and even just four months can hold surprises. England is transitioning to a new phase after the end of Gareth Southgate’s tenure, now under interim-manager Lee Carsley. During this period, Jude Bellingham has experienced a remarkable rise. Interestingly, players who were recalled by Carsley also played a part in the recent proceedings.

Southgate selected Michael Keane, Maguire, and Tyrone Mings as the back three, with the hope that they would still have a significant role with the national team. Both Maguire and Mings scored during the match, contributing to England’s victory. In the second half, Dean Henderson took over in goal, and Phil Foden and Bellingham were also brought on as substitutes. Additionally, Tammy Abraham and Ainsley Maitland-Niles were introduced, adding to their respective caps.

Only nine players from the Wembley match have made the trip to Dublin ahead of Saturday’s game. If you are a football enthusiast, you can join our new WhatsApp community to receive daily updates on Mirror Football content, along with special offers, promotions, and advertisements from us and our partners. If you decide the community is not for you, you can opt out at any time.