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Robbie Brady is on fire! Ireland hero reported to the Dublin Fire Brigade


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The Republic of Ireland advanced to the last 16 of Euro 2016 after beating Italy in Lille, thanks to Robbie Brady's 85th-minute header.

With time running out, the former Manchester United youth player rose to the occasion, heading past the despairing Salvatore Sirigu.

Understandably, the Norwich City midfielder's goal means that he has instantly become an Irish icon, with supporters hailing the Dublin native as a hero.

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And the Irish capital's fire brigade have even received calls reporting that Brady is, in fact, 'on fire'!

This is one fire that fans will hope can burn for a long time.

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