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Real's only loss in those seven games came against Benfica, when a sensational 4-2 victory by Jose Mourinho's side left Los Blancos needing a play-off against the same opponents to stay in the competition they have won six times in 12 years.

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After these two teams were drawn against each other, Mourinho hailed his former club Madrid as "the king" of the Champions League.

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The 23-year-old received two yellow cards on Saturday - the second for dangerously taking a player out in the air - and may miss the game against Ireland.

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Given England's struggles in the air against Scotland, a swap back to the wing seems logical because of Freeman's aerial dominance.

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Tom Roebuck struggled to impose himself in the air against Scotland - a rarity during his time in an England shirt - which could still open up a spot for Daly, even if Lawrence comes into the centre and Freeman moves out.

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