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Ollie Watkins opened the scoring after just seven minutes before Curtis Jones&#8217; spectacular flick sealed it following an own goal from Odysseas Vlachodimos.<\/p>\n<p>The win keeps England&#8217;s hopes of automatic promotion back to Nations League A alive, but they could face a playoff if they fail to beat Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday&#8217;s game will be interim boss Carsley&#8217;s final time in the dugout before dropping back down the under-21 side, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/thomas-tuchel-ben-white-england\/\">Thomas Tuchel<\/a> taking over.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Ireland have nothing but pride to play for on Sunday, though motivation shouldn&#8217;t be a problem considering their opponents.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday&#8217;s 1-0 win over Finland confirmed third place in the group for Heimir Hallgrimsson&#8217;s side. 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