On this day in 1990, Kevin Sheedy's left-footed strike earned the Republic of Ireland a 1-1 draw with England in our first ever World Cup finals appearance.


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On this day in 1990, Kevin Sheedy’s left-footed strike earned the Republic of Ireland a 1-1 draw with England in our first ever World Cup finals appearance. All the more poignant after his recent passing, the great Bill O’Herlihy captured the mood of thenation before kick-off (above)


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