'It's a big relief' - English achieves his golden goal
Mark English is relieved after winning Ireland's first men's gold at a European Championships, admiring the "brilliant" support he's received from Irish fans.
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"admiring the 'brilliant' support he's received from Irish fans."
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Mark English is relieved after winning Ireland's first men's gold at a European Championships, admiring the "brilliant" support he's received from Irish fans.
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