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Twitter Erupts As Both Declan Rice And Jack Grealish Score Against Ireland
Kyle Curran is a sports writer who specialises in football (soccer), horse racing and darts, but has the ability to write about a range of different sports. He can regularly be found providing live football (soccer) commentary on Flashscore. He was also formerly an editor and accredited journalist at Prost International covering Premier League and EFL fixtures. Kyle also holds a degree in Football Journalism (BA Hons) from the University of Derby.
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It was a first half to forget for Ireland as two of their former players in Declan Rice and Jack Grealish both scored terrific goals for England.
Declan Rice and Jack Grealish Score In First Half For England
It just had to be them! Former Ireland youth player Declan Rice put England 1-0 up in Dublin with a terrific strike after just 11 minutes with a perfectly placed effort.
However after scoring, Rice refused to celebrate. The Arsenal midfielder lined up for Ireland 20 times from U17 level up to the seniors.
On his return to the Aviva Stadium, Declan Rice fires @England ahead with a thumping strike 💥
Watch #IREvENG on @ITV pic.twitter.com/yoBbQiDITC
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) September 7, 2024
There was much reaction pre-game to Jack Grealish starting and the Manchester City player impressed early on, eventually finishing off a great team move with a composed finish. Grealish’s strike was assisted by 1st goalscorer Rice, making Ireland ers even angrier.
You couldn't write this…
Declan Rice finds Jack Grealish who scores for England against the Republic of Ireland 🏴🇮🇪#IREvENG pic.twitter.com/6nRvwuxMfX
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) September 7, 2024
Twitter (X) s React To Declan Rice and Jack Grealish Goals
Some Twitter (X) s were disappointed that Rice chose against celebrating, with one fan calling him “woke” saying that “the game is gone”.
Declan Rice not celebrating vs Ireland is the biggest load of woke nonsense I have ever seen the game is gone #England #IREvENG pic.twitter.com/FDdrVOGvDW
— YodogXL (@yodogxl) September 7, 2024
Declan Rice showing respect to his former team at international level feels like a new one.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) September 7, 2024
Grealish was fouled multiple times in the first half, and he certainly didn’t hold back in his celebrations, unlike Rice. The 28-year-old had plenty to prove to Lee Carsley coming into the game, but his return to the starting line-up couldn’t have gone much better.
Twitter (X) s were loving Grealish’s celebrations as he embraced with the England away ers.
They did this just for Rice & Grealish to end up scoring😭 pic.twitter.com/Utakt1WkDd
— Trey (@UTDTrey) September 7, 2024
Declan Rice didn't celebrate against the Republic of Ireland…
…but Jack Grealish did! 😅#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/slaHqJ3yuO
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 7, 2024
Both Rice and Grealish were greeted with a frosty reception at the Aviva, after they both decided to declare for England despite previously playing for Ireland.
Born in London and Birmingham respectively, Rice and Grealish were eligible to play for Ireland through their grandparents.
Rice was tipped up to be a future Ireland captain back in his youth, but has gone on to much bigger and better things as a key figure in England’s sqaud.
As for Grealish, he has been in-and-out of the Three Lions squad over the years, but could be back for good with Carsley in the hot seat.
England fans will hope that Declan Rice and Jack Grealish perform even better in the second half.