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I was very impressed with England last night. The team looked well balanced and played on the front foot, albeit against a relatively poor Ireland side.

But wow, what a lot of hatred from both sides. I think rivalry at international level is one thing but this was different. It’s odd really when you think about it because our two countries share so much in common yet there is so much division. And although religion is part of it all of course, we worship the same God which makes it all the more saddening for me.

Ireland is a wonderful place to visit and every time I have been there, our Irish brothers have been more than welcoming. It’s such a shame to see such hatred at a football match.