Ireland facing Euro 2020 playoff after 2-2 draw with Denmark sees them miss out on qualifcation

The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of sealing automatic qualification for Euro 2020 were ended after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Denmark in their must-win clash in Dublin.Mick McCarthy’s side went into their final Group D game knowing victory over the leaders would see them reach next summer’s tournament, and were on the brink as Matt Doherty’s first international goal cancelled out Martin Braithwaite’s opener, but could not find a late winner.