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
2
England
Manager: Bobby Robson
1
Republic of Ireland
Manager: Eoin Hand (34)
Goals:
| Trevor Steven | 44 |
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| Gary Lineker | 75 |
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Goals:
| Liam Brady | 87 |
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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
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Pat Bonner
Defender
Jim Beglin
Defender
Chris Hughton
Defender
Mark Lawrenson
Defender
Mick McCarthy
Defender/Midfielder
Paul McGrath
Midfielder
Liam Brady
Midfielder
Gary Waddock
Midfielder
Ronnie Whelan
Forward
Eamonn O'Keefe
Forward
Frank Stapleton
(captain)
Substitutions:
| Glenn Hoddle for Bryan Robson | 67 |
| Peter Davenport for Mark Hateley | 73 |
Substitutions:
| David O'Leary for Paul McGrath | 46 |
| Kevin O'Callaghan for Ronnie Whelan | 70 |
| John Byrne for Eamonn O'Keefe | 80 |