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LEE CARSLEY wants his England dossier to help fire up Thomas Tuchel’s charge for World Cup glory.Interim Three Lions boss Carsley signed off with a five-star thumping at Wembley to secure promotion back to the Nations League’s top tier.Lee Carsley will put together a document for incoming England boss Thomas TuchelCredit: AlamyTuchel takes over the reigns in JanuaryHarry Kane, Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen and Taylor Harwood-Bellis netted second-half goals against ten-man Republic of Ireland.And Carsley revealed: “I will put together a document, then hopefully go and meet Thomas and present what we think and what we’ve found.“It’s a job that deserves an elite coach with a track record of winning — and Thomas has that.“We’ve increased the pool of players and the next squad will be a real challenge to pick. It’s exciting times ahead.”READ MORE ON ENGLANDDefenders Tino Livramento and Harwood-Bellis were handed debuts, making it EIGHT players to make their senior Three Lions bow under Carsley.Carsley, 50, oversaw five wins and a home defeat to Greece during his six games in charge.He hands over the reins to Tuchel on January 1 but believes England are well-placed as they head into the World Cup qualifiers in March.Carsley added: “We’ve tried to adapt and move on the style, the control, the possession, the number of chances we make.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“The challenge for the players involved for the last three camps is to be in the March squad.“A lot have enhanced their reputation of their ability to play in the England senior team.Lee Carsley insists focus is on players available for England after eight drop-outs“I am still gutted about the Greece game at home.“I’m not thinking about the five wins — it is the one we have lost.“I wanted the England team to be exciting to watch and be attacking.”After a frustrating first half, Ireland defender Liam Scales’ foul on Jude Bellingham to concede a 53rd-minute penalty and earn a second yellow card opened the floodgates.After Kane’s spot-kick, Gordon, Gallagher, Bowen and Harwood-Bellis all netted — 94 years after four players last scored maiden England goals in the same game.Skipper Kane last week questioned the commitment of players who cried off through injury for the international break.And he said: “A lot of young players have come in and done well. Thomas has a tough squad to pick.“I’m sure he will be looking at everyone.”Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson lamented “six minutes of madness” and said his side “lost our heads and gave up” after the red card and penalty.READ MORE SUN STORIESSkipper Nathan Collins added: “It’s probably an apology from all the lads for that second half. That’s nowhere near the standard we should be.”Greece secured a 2-0 win in Finland in the other Group B2 match.England ratings vs IrelandEngland’s newbies put on a five-star second half performance to hammer ten-man Ireland.No fewer than four young Lions bagged their first international goal during the 5-0 win.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the England stars at Wembley.Jordan Pickford: 6Matched the great Gordon Banks by reaching 73 caps. But the Everton stopper was pretty much a spectator as Ireland showed little ambition in attack.Tino Livramento: 7Became the seventh player across Carsley’s three England camps to be handed a debut. It was his cross which caused panic in the Irish defence, allowing Gordon to volley home his first England goal. Kyle Walker: 6Played at centre-back in back four for his 93rd cap. Headed an early chance over, had a couple of scares before the break before being withdrawn just after the hour when the game was up for the visitors.Marc Guehi: 7Was a little clumsy with a challenge on Evan Ferguson inside the box before the break, but nothing was given. Set up a first England goal for his best mate Gallagher with a flick-on from a corner during the goal blitz at the start of the second half.Lewis Hall: 7Admitted to nerves before his debut on Thursday but did not seem to have any here on his first start, playing alongside his Newcastle colleagues Livramento and Gordon. Could this be the start of a long England career for one of our few natural left-backs?Conor Gallagher: 8Was given the nod ahead of Angel Gomes for the second successive game and capped it with his first England goal by poking home Guehi’s flick just before the hour. England’s confidence at that point was summed up by Gallagher attempting a rabona.Curtis Jones: 7Tidy, if not hitting the heights of his magnificent debut three days earlier. But overall, another success story of the brief Carsley era which has given Thomas Tuchel plenty more options to consider.Noni Madueke: 7His final ball was not quite there compared to his man-of-the-match performance in Athens. But the Chelsea man still caused Ireland all manner of problems with the explosive way he runs at opponents.Jude Bellingham: 9 STAR MANEffectively had three assists as he won the penalty for Harry Kane’s opener – which led to Scales being sent off – and teed up goals for subs Bowen and Harwood-Bellis. A brilliant display from the Real Madrid superstar. How lucky we are to have him. Anthony Gordon: 7Lovely volley for his first England goal and you could see how much it meant to him with his celebration. Caused Ireland issues with his direct running in a promising display.Harry Kane: 7A ponderous first half led to genuine questions over his suitability to this team… but then he showed why he is still the man with a stunning ball to Bellingham in the build-up to the opener.Stuck away the resulting penalty when Bellingham was tripped for his 69th England goal.SUBS:Taylor Harwood-Bellis (on for Walker, 62): 8Followed up Jones’ feat in Greece of netting on his England debut as he brilliantly headed home Bellingham’s fine cross to make it five.Morgan Rogers (on for Gordon, 74): 7Looked confident when coming on and ready to cause more misery against the tired ten men of Ireland. Would have had an assist had Jarrod Bowen put away his cutback.Dominic Solanke (on for Gallagher, 74): 6Almost diverted in his first England goal from fellow sub Bowen’s cross but was beaten to it, just, by the defender.Jarrod Bowen (on for Madueke, 74): 8Crashed home his first England goal with his first touch, seconds after coming on, to make it 4-0.Angel Gomes (on for Jones, 79): 6Tidied up and looked comfortable again in possession. Booked. More

FANS called for Lee Carsley to stay on as England boss and joked whether Thomas Tuchel’s contract can be ripped up.Carsley, 50, stepped in as interim Three Lions manager after Gareth Southgate resigned following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.Lee Carsley bowed out of his interim stint as England boss with a 5-0 win over IrelandCredit: SportsfileFans loved seeing four new goalscorers for the Three LionsCredit: ReutersThe Under-21s gaffer took on the temporary promotion for the six Nations League matches – tasked with securing promotion back to the top division.And despite a blip in losing at home to Greece, he has secured five wins out of six to ensure it was mission accomplished.Carsley is expected to return to U21s duty now that his stint is done, with Tuchel signing an 18-month, £7.5million contract to take over in January.But after smashing Ireland 5-0 to confirm England’s promotion and sign off in style, plenty of supporters want more Carsley-ball in 2025 – rather than see Tuchel’s football. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd the emphatic victory at Wembley, off the back of a 3-0 win in Greece on Thursday, came despite nine players withdrawing from the squad.But that allowed FOUR stars to score their first senior England goals – Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.One fan quipped: “Too late to cancel Tuchel’s contract?”Another said: “Not seen England play like this for a long time. An exciting watch. Knows the players very well and very likeable. Gave the armchair football managers what they wanted. Then picked the players to do the job. The FA have made a mistake in not promoting Lee Carsley.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA third added: “Lee Carsley era of England will always be in my heart. I’ve never seen our national team play better football. Balance and structure is ideal. Brave on the ball, beautiful combinations, beautiful goals. He deserved the job full time.”A fourth typed: “Well done Lee Carsley. Chucked in the deep end but 5 wins, plenty of goals, lots of good football and several debuts/fringe players given minutes, he left a mark and can be proud of his tenure.”England’s Stellar Performance: Player Ratings vs IrelandAnd a final user commented: “It feels like something is really building under Lee Carsley. It’s almost a shame he has to make way for Tuchel.”Carsley is set to return to his role as Under-21s boss when Tuchel comes in.But reflecting on his tenure and bowing out with the five-star performance, a beaming Carsley said: “It was a great evening for a lot of players and the main thing was getting promotion. “It was a good performance with real intent. I believed we would score goals. “I enjoyed watching the lads, to play with the aggression they played with.”I suppose relief [is the overriding emotion]. I wanted the England team to be exciting to watch, be attacking. Forgotten England stars could benefit from Tuchel appointmentWITH Thomas Tuchel announced as the next England manager, a few forgotten stars might be hopeful of a return to the international set up.The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager usually uses a 3-4-3 formation.That could provide an opening for Mason Mount, who’s not been involved in the England set-up since the World Cup in 2022.The now Manchester United star enjoyed his most successful spell under Tuchel while the pair were at Stamford Bridge.Tuchel could also offer lifelines to other previously capped players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Eric Dier.RLC has excelled since his move to AC Milan and with England struggling to find a partner for Rice, he could be the surprise answer.Meanwhile, Dier played for Tuchel at Bayern Munich as part of a back-three last season.The defender did enough to convince the club to make his loan move permanent after he had fallen out of favour at Tottenham.Click here to see the full England XI who could play under Tuchel.”I see them on the training ground and now people have seen it.”I can only do what I was in control of. I don’t think it’s a gamble with these players, they’re excellent players and their mentality stands out. Any challenge put in front of them, they want to overcome.”The U21 players have got a history of winning and expect to win when they turn up for England.”Asked on one day returning to manage the England senior team again, he added: “This has given the staff and myself the confidence that we can do the job. “You always doubt yourself. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We often say there’s a lot of England managers in their house picking the team. “It’s been a massive boost of confidence.”Taylor Harwood-Bellis received his call-up from CarsleyCredit: GettyWembley showed its appreciation to the temporary bossCredit: GettyEngland ratings vs IrelandEngland’s newbies put on a five-star second half performance to hammer ten-man Ireland.No fewer than four young Lions bagged their first international goal during the 5-0 win.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the England stars at Wembley.Jordan Pickford: 6Matched the great Gordon Banks by reaching 73 caps. But the Everton stopper was pretty much a spectator as Ireland showed little ambition in attack.Tino Livramento: 7Became the seventh player across Carsley’s three England camps to be handed a debut. It was his cross which caused panic in the Irish defence, allowing Gordon to volley home his first England goal. Kyle Walker: 6Played at centre-back in back four for his 93rd cap. Headed an early chance over, had a couple of scares before the break before being withdrawn just after the hour when the game was up for the visitors.Marc Guehi: 7Was a little clumsy with a challenge on Evan Ferguson inside the box before the break, but nothing was given. Set up a first England goal for his best mate Gallagher with a flick-on from a corner during the goal blitz at the start of the second half.Lewis Hall: 7Admitted to nerves before his debut on Thursday but did not seem to have any here on his first start, playing alongside his Newcastle colleagues Livramento and Gordon. Could this be the start of a long England career for one of our few natural left-backs?Conor Gallagher: 8Was given the nod ahead of Angel Gomes for the second successive game and capped it with his first England goal by poking home Guehi’s flick just before the hour. England’s confidence at that point was summed up by Gallagher attempting a rabona.Curtis Jones: 7Tidy, if not hitting the heights of his magnificent debut three days earlier. But overall, another success story of the brief Carsley era which has given Thomas Tuchel plenty more options to consider.Noni Madueke: 7His final ball was not quite there compared to his man-of-the-match performance in Athens. But the Chelsea man still caused Ireland all manner of problems with the explosive way he runs at opponents.Jude Bellingham: 9 STAR MANEffectively had three assists as he won the penalty for Harry Kane’s opener – which led to Scales being sent off – and teed up goals for subs Bowen and Harwood-Bellis. A brilliant display from the Real Madrid superstar. How lucky we are to have him. Anthony Gordon: 7Lovely volley for his first England goal and you could see how much it meant to him with his celebration. Caused Ireland issues with his direct running in a promising display.Harry Kane: 7A ponderous first half led to genuine questions over his suitability to this team… but then he showed why he is still the man with a stunning ball to Bellingham in the build-up to the opener.Stuck away the resulting penalty when Bellingham was tripped for his 69th England goal.SUBS:Taylor Harwood-Bellis (on for Walker, 62): 8Followed up Jones’ feat in Greece of netting on his England debut as he brilliantly headed home Bellingham’s fine cross to make it five.Morgan Rogers (on for Gordon, 74): 7Looked confident when coming on and ready to cause more misery against the tired ten men of Ireland. Would have had an assist had Jarrod Bowen put away his cutback.Dominic Solanke (on for Gallagher, 74): 6Almost diverted in his first England goal from fellow sub Bowen’s cross but was beaten to it, just, by the defender.Jarrod Bowen (on for Madueke, 74): 8Crashed home his first England goal with his first touch, seconds after coming on, to make it 4-0.Angel Gomes (on for Jones, 79): 6Tidied up and looked comfortable again in possession. Booked. More

LEE CARSLEY signed off as England interim manager with a 5-0 win over Ireland.The win sees the Three Lions earn Nations League promotion from League B to A.Harry Kane got the scoring going from the spotCredit: GettyAnthony Gordon netted his first international goalCredit: ReutersConor Gallagher made it three from a cornerCredit: ReutersA drab first-half saw both sides fail to even have a shot on target.But England ran riot following Liam Scales’ red card after he fouled Jude Bellingham for a penalty.Harry Kane stepped up to convert before Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen and Taylor Harwood-Bellis all scored their first goals for their country. Here is how SunSport rated England’s performance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJordan Pickford: 6Matched the great Gordon Banks by reaching 73 caps. But the Everton stopper was pretty much a spectator as Ireland showed little ambition in attack.Tino Livramento: 7Became the seventh player across Carsley’s three England camps to be handed a debut. It was his cross which caused panic in the Irish defence, allowing Gordon to volley home his first England goal. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKyle Walker: 6Played at centre-back in back four for his 93rd cap. Headed an early chance over, had a couple of scares before the break before being withdrawn just after the hour when the game was up for the visitors.ITV ‘do England stars dirty’ as live footage of national anthem singing leaves fans in hystericsMarc Guehi: 7Was a little clumsy with a challenge on Evan Ferguson inside the box before the break, but nothing was given. Set up a first England goal for his best mate Gallagher with a flick-on from a corner during the goal blitz at the start of the second half.Lewis Hall: 7Admitted to nerves before his debut on Thursday but did not seem to have any here on his first start, playing alongside his Newcastle colleagues Livramento and Gordon. Could this be the start of a long England career for one of our few natural left-backs?Conor Gallagher: 8Was given the nod ahead of Angel Gomes for the second successive game and capped it with his first England goal by poking home Guehi’s flick just before the hour. England’s confidence at that point was summed up by Gallagher attempting a rabona.Curtis Jones: 7Tidy, if not hitting the heights of his magnificent debut three days earlier. But overall, another success story of the brief Carsley era which has given Thomas Tuchel plenty more options to consider.Noni Madueke: 7His final ball was not quite there compared to his man-of-the-match performance in Athens. But the Chelsea man still caused Ireland all manner of problems with the explosive way he runs at opponents.Jude Bellingham: 9 STAR MANEffectively had three assists as he won the penalty for Harry Kane’s opener – which led to Scales being sent off – and teed up goals for subs Bowen and Harwood-Bellis. A brilliant display from the Real Madrid superstar. How lucky we are to have him. Anthony Gordon: 7Lovely volley for his first England goal and you could see how much it meant to him with his celebration. Caused Ireland issues with his direct running in a promising display.Harry Kane: 7A ponderous first half led to genuine questions over his suitability to this team… but then he showed why he is still the man with a stunning ball to Bellingham in the build-up to the opener. Stuck away the resulting penalty when Bellingham was tripped for his 69th England goal.SUBS:Taylor Harwood-Bellis (on for Walker, 62): 8Followed up Jones’ feat in Greece of netting on his England debut as he brilliantly headed home Bellingham’s fine cross to make it five.Morgan Rogers (on for Gordon, 74): 7Looked confident when coming on and ready to cause more misery against the tired ten men of Ireland. Would have had an assist had Jarrod Bowen put away his cutback.Dominic Solanke (on for Gallagher, 74): 6Almost diverted in his first England goal from fellow sub Bowen’s cross but was beaten to it, just, by the defender.Jarrod Bowen (on for Madueke, 74): 8Crashed home his first England goal with his first touch, seconds after coming on, to make it 4-0.READ MORE SUN STORIESAngel Gomes (on for Jones, 79): 6Tidied up and looked comfortable again in possession. Booked.Jarrod Bowen scored with his first kickCredit: GettyTaylor Harwood-Bellis headed in England’s fifthCredit: Getty More

ROY KEANE paid tribute to his future son-in-law Taylor Harwood-Bellis after the Southampton star scored on his England debut.Harwood-Bellis, 22, recently got engaged to Keane’s daughter Leah.Roy Keane spoke about Taylor Harwood-Bellis after the gameCredit: ITVKeane, 53, discussed his future son-in-law with Mark Pougatch and Ian WrightCredit: ITVHarwood-Bellis, 22, celebrates scoring his first goal for EnglandCredit: GettyHe earned his first Three Lions cap this afternoon against Ireland, even wearing Keane’s old No16 as he rose from the bench.The centre-back made it a debut to remember, nodding home on 79 minutes to complete England’s 5-0 rout.Watching on from the ITV studio was proud Irishman Keane.Asked by presenter Mark Pougatch about Harwood-Bellis joining his family, Keane joked: “It’s not done and dusted yet, things can change really quickly in the Keane household.”READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSWith Ian Wright in hysterics, the Manchester United legend added: “It’s nice for him, it’s good for him to make his debut.”He is a really kid good and his family have done a great job.”On Harwood-Bellis’ game, Keane added: “He has got a goal threat.”Over the last few months, he has showed he has got a goal in him for Southampton.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHarwood-Bellis was called up for the first time by England caretaker boss Lee Carsley having previously skippered the Three Lions’ Under-21s.Asked about his Keane connection prior to the game, the former Manchester City starlet said: “It’s something that is good and I take a lot of advice.”Lee Carsley insists focus is on players available for England after eight drop-outsHarwood-Bellis has plenty of sporting connections within his family.His dad Steve is president of Stockport County in League One.While his sister Becky represented Great Britain in basketball.Keane, 53, often refers to Leah as “No4” – due to her being his fourth child.Keane’s daughter Leah is engaged to Harwood-BellisCredit: officialkeane16 / InstagramIn September he posted a picture of himself sitting with Leah after making a 360-mile round trip to visit her.He captioned it: “No.4 thinks because she lives 180 miles away that I won’t pop in for a cup of tea. Always watching.”Keane has five children with wife Theresa Doyle; Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah and Alanna.Harwood-Bellis took just 17 minutes to score on his debutCredit: Getty More

ENGLAND star Kyle Walker dragged Jayson Molumby back to his feet following the Republic of Ireland star’s skirmish with Harry Kane.The flashpoint occurred on the stroke of half-time as the two sides did battle in the Nations League.Harry Kane threw off Jayson MolumbyCredit: AFPKyle Walker pulled the midfielder up after he had clutched his faceCredit: SportsfileMolumby was unhappy to be yanked back to his feetCredit: SportsfileKane saw the funny side as both he and Molumby were bookedCredit: GettyThree Lions skipper Kane, 31, came deep to collect the ball.As he passed it off to a team-mate, the Bayern Munich striker became unhappy with the close attention he was receiving from Molumby.With the West Brom midfielder having grabbed the England man, Kane shoved him off.Molumby, 25, went down theatrically and appeared to grab at his face.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSAs the referee had a word with Kane, his team-mate Walker pulled Molumby back to his feet.The matter was then resolved by the ref, who booked both Kane and Molumby.Fans loved Walker’s response to the incident.One wrote on X: “That’s a perfect analogy for Walker’s calm yet dominant moment #ENGIRE.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”It’s always amusing when a player handles a situation with such ease that it looks like they’re dealing with a playful child..”While a second joked: “Walker picking up Molumby like it’s his son throwing a tantrum because you won’t buy him any sweets at the shop.”ITV ‘do England stars dirty’ as live footage of national anthem singing leaves fans in hystericsA third similarly chimed: “Walker picking up Molumby like we all have when our kids throw a tantrum in the supermarket.”And another added: “Molumby’s highlight of his career, will be throwing a fit whilst being cradled by Kyle Walker embarrassing.”At the time of the incident, the score was level at 0-0.But things deteriorated for Ireland after the break.Shortly after half-time, Celtic centre-back Liam Scales was shown a second yellow card after giving away a penalty.Kane calmly converted the 53rd minute spot kick, and things soon got even worse for Ireland.Anthony Gordon doubled his side’s lead barely two minutes later, before Conor Gallagher added a third before the hour-mark.READ MORE SUN STORIESJarrod Bowen put further gloss on England’s win by making it 4-0 on 76 minutes.And Taylor Harwood-Bellis added a fifth shortly after.Kane went on to score England’s openerCredit: Getty More

AT half-time, debate was raging over the future of England captain Harry Kane.Within six minutes of the restart, Kane had effectively won this match – and this Nations League group – with one masterful pass and a penalty kick.Anthony Gordon scored his first England goalCredit: PAHarry Kane put the Three Lions ahead from the penalty spotCredit: ReutersConor Gallagher tapped in at close range for his first England goalCredit: PAJarrod Bowen broke his England drought with a smart finish from a free-kickCredit: GettyDebutant Taylor Harwood-Bellis even got in on the actionCredit: ReutersAt 31 and with plenty of miles on the clock, Kane isn’t as mobile as he used to be – and during a frustrating opening 45 minutes, he had struggled for a touch of the ball and been driven to distraction.Yet class is permanent and Kane proved as much with one gorgeous pass which teed up Jude Bellingham to win a penalty, reduced Ireland to ten men and handed the England skipper his 69th international goal.Five minutes later, England were 3-0 up and cruising after Anthony Gordon and Conor Gallagher both netted their first goals for the Three Lions with Ireland’s attempt at parking the bus met with Eval Knievel treatment from Lee Carsley’s men.Jarrod Bowen also broke his international duck and Taylor Harwood-Bellis nodded in soon after arriving for his debut as a sub.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarsley’s six-match stint as interim boss must now be considered an overall success as England achieved promotion to the top tier of the Nations League with five wins out of six – and two comprehensive victories this week.The idea that incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel might not want Kane as his first-choice starting centre-forward always felt far-fetched.Last year, the German made it his personal mission to sign Kane for Bayern Munich, for whom he has now scored 61 goals in as many appearances.In Athens on Thursday, Kane was dropped for a meaningful match for the first time in living memory as Carsley handed a start to Ollie Watkins, who netted the opener as England scored an impressive 3-0 win.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat was a decent glimpse of a useful Plan B for Tuchel – the pace of Watkins an entirely different proposition to Kane’s many attributes.But for now, Kane as the No9 is still the obvious Plan A. England need his experience, his nous and his sheer weight of goals.Lee Carsley proud of England’s control in crucial Nations League win over Greece Jude Bellingham was instrumental and produced two brilliant assistsCredit: GettyAs well as a recall for Kane, there was a debut here for Newcastle’s Tino Livramento at right-back but Carsley stayed largely loyal to the side who won so convincingly in Athens on Thursday.There was mutual booing of the national anthems and the usual mass deployment of British soldiers on the Wembley pitch, which must have thrilled the away supporters.At least they wouldn’t have to endure former Ireland players scoring against them this time, after early goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish condemned them to a 2-0 defeat in Dublin in September.The boys in green were in fine voice with plenty of ironic cheers for any English mishap – but it was the hosts who were making the running.Noni Madueke was bamboozling his full-back with some early trickery, cutting back for Curtis Jones to have a shot deflected over.And from the resulting corner, Kyle Walker – operating at centre-half – got to the near post and glanced a header onto the roof of the net.Bellingham was producing some eye-pleasing moments but England were labouring to break down the massed Irish defence.On one occasion, Madueke wriggled free only to be confronted by seven Irishmen sardined into the six-yard box.Ireland unravelled after Liam Scales was sent offCredit: GettyGallagher was delighted to open his England accountCredit: GettyThere were occasional Irish counter-attacks – Sammie Szmodics appealing for a penalty after a clumsy Walker challenge.Kane was struggling to get involved and was cleaned out by one heavy challenge from Liam Scales.Madueke then made a wild challenge on Callum O’Dowda, earning himself a booking as well as one from Bellingham for a pointless protest.Kane’s frustrations were exemplified in first-half injury-time, first by him retreating close to his central defenders to collect a pass from Jordan Pickford simply to get involved.But then the England captain got into a tangle with Jayson Molumby, whom he dragged to the floor – with both players cautioned by Belgian ref Erik Lambrechts.Yet in the 51st minute, Kane settled this match with one glorious pass from the left wing which picked out Bellingham, who was upended by Scales.The Celtic defender was handed his second yellow card and Kane despatched the penalty coolly after a deliberate stutter in his run-up.Kane celebrated exuberantly as if remembering Thursday night’s rare snub.Ireland’s reduction in manpower was immediately obvious as Livramento charged down the right and produced a cross which cannoned off two Irish defenders before Gordon steered a volley home for a goal made and finished in Newcastle.The quick-fire third came from a Madueke corner, Marc Guehi soaring at the near post to win a header which was despatched by Gallagher at the back stick, nipping ahead of Bellingham to get the vital touch.Bowen – who has apparently been the subject of a sustained campaign from gobby West Ham fans towards Carsley – then arrived as a sub and scored a beauty with his first touch.A free-kick was played short and Bellingham cut back for Bowen to wallop it home, first-time, from the edge of the area.READ MORE SUN STORIESHarwood-Bellis – whose prospective father-in-law is Roy Keane – then arrived for his debut and promptly added the fifth with a downward header from a glorious Bellingham centre.Bellingham, by the way, had been magnificent again. He is England’s first-choice No10 as surely as Kane is the starting No9.England ratings vs IrelandEngland’s newbies put on a five-star second half performance to hammer ten-man Ireland.No fewer than four young Lions bagged their first international goal during the 5-0 win.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the England stars at Wembley.Jordan Pickford: 6Matched the great Gordon Banks by reaching 73 caps. But the Everton stopper was pretty much a spectator as Ireland showed little ambition in attack.Tino Livramento: 7Became the seventh player across Carsley’s three England camps to be handed a debut. It was his cross which caused panic in the Irish defence, allowing Gordon to volley home his first England goal. Kyle Walker: 6Played at centre-back in back four for his 93rd cap. Headed an early chance over, had a couple of scares before the break before being withdrawn just after the hour when the game was up for the visitors.Marc Guehi: 7Was a little clumsy with a challenge on Evan Ferguson inside the box before the break, but nothing was given. Set up a first England goal for his best mate Gallagher with a flick-on from a corner during the goal blitz at the start of the second half.Lewis Hall: 7Admitted to nerves before his debut on Thursday but did not seem to have any here on his first start, playing alongside his Newcastle colleagues Livramento and Gordon. Could this be the start of a long England career for one of our few natural left-backs?Conor Gallagher: 8Was given the nod ahead of Angel Gomes for the second successive game and capped it with his first England goal by poking home Guehi’s flick just before the hour. England’s confidence at that point was summed up by Gallagher attempting a rabona.Curtis Jones: 7Tidy, if not hitting the heights of his magnificent debut three days earlier. But overall, another success story of the brief Carsley era which has given Thomas Tuchel plenty more options to consider.Noni Madueke: 7His final ball was not quite there compared to his man-of-the-match performance in Athens. But the Chelsea man still caused Ireland all manner of problems with the explosive way he runs at opponents.Jude Bellingham: 9 STAR MANEffectively had three assists as he won the penalty for Harry Kane’s opener – which led to Scales being sent off – and teed up goals for subs Bowen and Harwood-Bellis. A brilliant display from the Real Madrid superstar. How lucky we are to have him. Anthony Gordon: 7Lovely volley for his first England goal and you could see how much it meant to him with his celebration. Caused Ireland issues with his direct running in a promising display.Harry Kane: 7A ponderous first half led to genuine questions over his suitability to this team… but then he showed why he is still the man with a stunning ball to Bellingham in the build-up to the opener.Stuck away the resulting penalty when Bellingham was tripped for his 69th England goal.SUBS:Taylor Harwood-Bellis (on for Walker, 62): 8Followed up Jones’ feat in Greece of netting on his England debut as he brilliantly headed home Bellingham’s fine cross to make it five.Morgan Rogers (on for Gordon, 74): 7Looked confident when coming on and ready to cause more misery against the tired ten men of Ireland. Would have had an assist had Jarrod Bowen put away his cutback.Dominic Solanke (on for Gallagher, 74): 6Almost diverted in his first England goal from fellow sub Bowen’s cross but was beaten to it, just, by the defender.Jarrod Bowen (on for Madueke, 74): 8Crashed home his first England goal with his first touch, seconds after coming on, to make it 4-0.Angel Gomes (on for Jones, 79): 6Tidied up and looked comfortable again in possession. Booked. More