FA fears England fans will persist with anti-IRA chants in Dublin

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The Football Association is increasingly resigned to the prospect of England’s supporters marring the team’s first return to Dublin since the 1995 riot by persisting with anti-IRA songs.

England’s 1-1 draw against Italy in Turin on Monday was notable again for the backdrop of chants that led the FA to issue an official apology after the game against Scotland at Celtic Park in November.

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