Karen Carney
Former England midfielder on ITV

It's brilliant to see our captain and leader [back] and technically she [Leah Williamson] is brilliant.

I think this is a really smart team and one that suits the way we need to play against Sweden.

This is a big game.

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Important to note for tonight - there is NO VAR, nor goal-line technology, at Aviva Stadium tonight.

There was goal-line tech at Wembley for England v Sweden, but its implementation for any game in Euro 2025 qualifying is at the discretion of teams and stadiums - and it is not present in Dublin for this match.

UEFA regulations at this stage mean there is no VAR in any qualifier.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Aviva Stadium

There's plenty of excitement for this game in Dublin.

The country's national broadcaster RTE were set to show the men's Champions League quarter-finals tonight but they have been bumped off for this Euro 2025 qualifier.

I bumped into Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey in the media room - she captains Liverpool in the WSL - and she said she thinks it could be an exciting match if England don't score early.

The hosts performed well against France, earning plenty of praise from England boss Sarina Wiegman in her media conference.

Stephanie Roche
Republic of Ireland striker on RTE

I think Ruesha Littlejohn will bring some composure on the ball and with Katie McCabe coming into left wing back, I do think that will add a bit more firepower down that left hand side. We can hurt them there with the England full-backs going forward.

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Eni Aluko
Former England forward on ITV

There were many times when England's mistakes led to Sweden's success. It wasn't clicking many times in attack. It just didn't come off.

Mistakes led to counter-attacks for Sweden. Little things were just not clicking.

Karen Carney
Former England midfielder on ITV

We are current holders and you look at that group and it's ridiculous.

It was a point and we have to kick on but we have to win tonight.

Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson says her team can provide a tough test for England in the Euro 2025 qualifier in Dublin on Tuesday night.

The Irish started their campaign with a 1-0 defeat by France.

"I don't think it's the first time an Irish team has been tagged as underdogs in sport," said Gleeson.

"We know we are a smaller nation but that doesn't mean we can't come and compete."

Captain Katie McCabe meanwhile played down any rivalry between the sides.

"I guess that's men's history but we've not played them as a women's team since 1987 - you can create what you want to create but it's just another game," said the Arsenal defender.

"France on Friday was a massive, playing against the European champions is massive. Each game is so big and we remain focused on what we have to do.

"It's another stepping stone for us to try and qualify for the Euros for the first time.

"We've never played a competitive game in the Euros at the Aviva Stadium so to do that against England in front of 30,000 people will be a really nice occasion and hopefully we can top it off by getting a result."

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Leah Williamson comes up against Republic of Ireland captain and Arsenal team-mate Katie McCabe tonight, and has a very simple plan to deal with her.

"Err, well if she doesn't have the ball then she can't do anything. That's a good start, right?" joked Williamson yesterday.

"I think Katie is a big personality. She's always been somebody that is very proud of where she comes from and has been authentic in that with the fans so I think a lot of people connect to her in that way.

"She knows her strengths; she has those strengths that can be game-changing as well, which I think has raised the profile of her game and, subsequently, Arsenal's. So she's been an important player for us over the last couple of years."

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Republic of Ireland are the lowest-ranked side in the group but England manager Sarina Wiegman would not be drawn into describing it as a "must-win" game for her side, at her press conference yesterday.

"Well I don't really want to talk about must-win - but we really want to win this game. If we win this game it puts us in a better position," said Wiegman.

"We know this group. It's hard to predict where it will go. You just go out there in every game and try to play your best game. That's what we will do [on Tuesday].

"Yes, we know, if the result is good, it puts us in a better position. If the result is not good, it puts us in a harder position. But there are still four other opportunities to change that around."

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As has been confirmed by that team news, Leah Williamson is in the XI for England tonight - her first international start for a year.

England captain Williamson suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in April 2023 and missed the Women's World Cup.

She was an unused substitute in Friday's 1-1 draw with Sweden.

"It will be emotional," Williamson, who skippered England to the Euro 2022 title, told a press conference yesterday.

"I'm an emotional person. We've all seen me cry on many occasions. It was emotional on Friday because if there's a team you want to be in, in the world, England would be right up there. I love playing for England."

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The other two sides in this group are currently in action, with the game level at half-time.

A point would certainly most benefit France, who won their first game in the group at home to Republic of Ireland on Friday.

These footballing neighbours have not met in the women's international arena for a very long time.

England have won all seven previous matches between the sides, but the most recent of which was a friendly win in Dublin in March 1987.

Mary Earps and Diane Caldwell used to play for Manchester United together.

Tonight they are on opposite sides - but still made time for a chat on the Aviva Stadium pitch.

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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Aviva Stadium

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Today's matchday programme has a running theme throughout - it's all talking about the "next chapter" for the Republic of Ireland.

After playing in their first Women's World Cup in 2023, they want to continue that journey by sealing qualification for Euro 2025.

England, as the highest ranked side in the group and the defending champions, pose the biggest challenge on paper.

The hosts have analysed the opposition and picked out Lucy Bronze as the key player and Jess Park as one to watch. Both start today.

The Euro 2025 qualifying format has achieved the feat of somehow being very simple and massively complicated at the same time.

England face Sweden, France and the Republic of Ireland in their qualifying group, which is part of the League A tier. All sides play each other home and away.

The top two teams automatically secure a spot at next summer's tournament.

The other two sides drop into the play-offs against sides from Leagues B and C.

The play-offs are when things get complicated, so it's a simple aim for England - finish in the top two, and get to Switzerland unscathed.

William: 5 changes! Unlike Sarina to do that. Not the 11 I was expecting, huge opportunities for Hampton and Park in particular.

Gordon: A step in the right direction with the inclusion of Hampton, Park and Toone. Would still liked to have seen Daly instead of Russo. Expecting more energy after the lethargic performance vs Sweden.

George: Hope to see a better result than against Sweden. I think we need to create more chances and take them, or we will seriously pay for it in the Euros. My predicted score - England 3-1 Republic of Ireland.

Early days in Group A3, but after neither picked up a win in their opening fixture, this qualifier has plenty riding on it for the England and the Irish.

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Here's a reminder of how England dropped two points in their opening qualifier for Euro 2025, against Sweden on Friday night.

Truth be told, they were fortunate to escape the game with a point.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Aviva Stadium

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It was absolutely chucking it down in Dublin yesterday when the Lionesses trained at the Aviva Stadium.

But today the sun is shining and it's a lovely day as you walk along the canal towards the ground.

There were plenty of Irish fans soaking up the atmosphere before kick-off in the pubs nearby and lots of green shirts on show.

Over 30,000 tickets have been sold for tonight's game and there will be a good number of England fans too.

Republic of Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson said "there is something about Irish fans" and she will hope they show that against a tough opponent tonight.