Sheffield United’s hopes of European football were handed a massive boost last night after Ireland centre-half John Egan scored his second crucial goal in as many games, his 93rd-minute header giving the Blades a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane. Meanwhile West Ham remain firmly in the relegation mire after they were beaten 1-0 by Burnley at the London Stadium. In tonight’s other games, Spurs travel to play Bournemouth and Everton welcome Southampton to Goodison Park (6pm kick-offs). New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny spoke to the press yesterday, as he starts to plot a route into next summer’s European Championships via the play-offs. He said: “I am looking forward to working with the group of players and making a vibrant and exciting team, a cohesive team, with an attacking threat.”

Source: The Irish Times July 09, 2020 06:25 UTC