Lively England overwhelm Ireland
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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Republic of Ireland 0-5 England
Poppy Pattinson's early lob set the tone as John Griffiths' side made a big splash in Group B, Jessica Ngunga impressing in Pribram.
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- Poppy Pattinson catches Irish goalkeeper Erica Turner off her line with early lob
- Turner stranded again as Bethany May O'Donnell gets England's second
- Defensive mix-up invites Jessica Ngunga to make it 3-0 before half-time
- Impressive Ngunga sets up captain Lauren Hemp for England's fourth
- Nicole Douglas completes emphatic win with close-range finish
- Next games (Friday): Republic of Ireland v Norway, Netherlands v England
