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Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion
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England's Harry Kane, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between England and the Republic of Ireland at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. - photo by AP Photo/Kin Cheung
Harry Kane's 69th international goal sparked a second-half scoring spree that fired England back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. In temporary head coach Lee Carsley's final game in charge, a 5-0 win against Ireland secured promotion and ensured England will be back among Europe's leading nations in the next edition of the competition. England won its group on goal difference ahead of second-placed Greece, which beat Finland 2-0.