Republic of Ireland 0 England 0: Dublin friendly ends goalless

Republic of Ireland's first home game against England for 20 years proved to be an anti-climax as the two sides served up a drab goalless draw in Sunday's friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland must have been relieved for the opportunity to let their football do the talking after this week having to contend with questions over a €5m loan the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) was paid by FIFA as compensation for controversially missing out on the 2010 World Cup.

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