Most of his work was defensive as the English took control and pinned Ireland back. He was quiet, but the Ipswich man has a knack of popping up in the right places and he went close with two efforts: one from the edge of the area that Pickford parried away in the early exchanges, and another before the hour mark that curled narrowly wide.
Chiedozie Ogbene - 7
As always, Ireland's brightest attacking spark. Ogbene carried the fight throughout, particularly when deployed at wing-back on the turnaround after the introduction of Jason Knight. He needs more support to help him hurt the opposition higher up the pitch.
Adam Idah - 5
His hold-up play wasn't good enough really on an evening when Ireland needed everything to stick. It's a difficult job to lead the line against such a good team, and Idah was often isolated, but he never really imposed himself or made best use of his physicality.
Substitutes
Jake O'Brien (for Coleman 57 mins) - 5
Caught in possession by Rice as he tried to come out from the back. Trod on Rice's toes, then went in the book for a clumsy challenge on Gordon.
Jason Knight (for Doherty 57 mins) - 6
Offered welcome energy on the right to give Ogbene the sort of balance he craves. Should start on Tuesday.
Alan Browne (for Smallbone 75 mins) - 5
Not easy to come into a game that had long been lost. Grafted and kept hold of possession when he got his foot on the ball.
Kasey McAteer (for Idah 75 mins) - 5
Whipped in one fine cross from the left that just evaded Szmodics. Showed good movement in an encouraging debut.
Evan Ferguson (for Brady 82 mins) - Not on long enough to rate
He hasn't played since last March and had little time to make an impact here, but it's great to see the 19-year-old back on the field ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Greeks.
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