Stirling and Balbirnie inspire Ireland past England, European football resumes

A partnership of 214 between Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie set up Ireland’s seven-wicket victory over England in Southampton. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty

A stunning partnership of 214 between centurions Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie inspired Ireland to a famous seven-wicket. Having been asked to bat first Eoin Morgan’s 106 steered the hosts to an imposing 328 all out from 49.5 overs. Ireland’s reply saw them reach 50 without loss before the dismissal of Gareth Delany for 12 brought together Stirling and Balbirnie.

. Ole Gunnar Solakjaer’s side are all but through to the quarter-finals following their 5-0 first leg win in Austria on March 12th. Tonight’s fixtures set up a run of 26 Europa and Champions League fixtures which will be played between today and August 23rd., after they beat Brentford 2-1 after extra-time in last night’s Championship play-off final.

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