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Turkish opposition to Swedish membership prompted speculation Finns might go it alone
Finland
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Stephen Kenny can press on with his plans while women’s team can focus on qualifying
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Expectations heightened by victory over Finland but Thursday was a disappointment
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Diane Caldwell has been pushed out of back three with Savannah McCarthy impressing
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Denmark should progress to knockout stages ahead of Russia and Finland
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Former manager turned pundit’s passion for the sporting life remains undimmed
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Former Ireland manager fails to follow Jack Charlton’s example while on co-commentary duty
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Stephen Kenny’s grand ambition to change Irish football’s image won’t happen overnight
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Ireland captain confident he can play in Stephen Kenny’s new defensive system
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Changes on the pitch and up in the Sky but sun fails to shine on start of Kenny’s reign
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Kenny still getting to grips with players’ limitations following draw with Bulgaria
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Finland no match for Poland, wins too for Russia and Austria, as Croatia held by Hungary on Saturday
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