England v Republic of Ireland, 26 March 1985
| Score | 2-1 to England |
| Referee | George Brian Smith |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium |
| Attendance | 34,793 |
View England v Republic of Ireland head to head
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England
Manager: Bobby Robson
Goals:
| Trevor Steven | 44 |
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| Gary Lineker | 75 |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Gary Bailey
Defender
Viv Anderson
Defender
Terry Butcher
Defender
Kenny Sansom
Defender
Mark Wright
Midfielder
Bryan Robson
(captain)
Midfielder
Trevor Steven
Midfielder
Chris Waddle
Midfielder
Ray Wilkins
Forward
Mark Hateley
Forward
Gary Lineker
Substitutions:
| Glenn Hoddle for Bryan Robson | 67 |
| Peter Davenport for Mark Hateley | 73 |
1
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Eoin Hand (34)
Goals:
| Liam Brady | 87 |
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Starting lineup:
Pat Bonner
Goalkeeper
Jim Beglin
Defender
Chris Hughton
Defender
Mark Lawrenson
Defender
Mick McCarthy
Defender
Paul McGrath
Defender/Midfielder
Liam Brady
Midfielder
Gary Waddock
Midfielder
Ronnie Whelan
Midfielder
Eamonn O'Keefe
Forward
Frank Stapleton
Forward
(captain)
Substitutions:
| David O'Leary for Paul McGrath | 46 |
| Kevin O'Callaghan for Ronnie Whelan | 70 |
| John Byrne for Eamonn O'Keefe | 80 |