Heimir Hallgrimsson, the new Republic of Ireland boss, now has a clearer understanding of the work required to revitalize a team struggling to find its identity.
In the build-up, Hallgrimsson believed that to beat England, Ireland needed to capitalize on chances and remain defensively solid. They failed on both fronts.
The energy in the Aviva Stadium was palpable, yet Ireland's early promise gave way to familiar weaknesses: missed opportunities and defensive frailties against a superior side.
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