Ireland's men earned a 4-4 draw against England at Lilleshall in their final game before the World Cup qualifiers in Argentina later this month.
After a goalless first half, England took the lead on 40 minutes before Conor Harte equalised for the Irish.
England moved ahead again only for Alan Sothern to put the Irish into the lead with two goals.
The home side levelled on two occasions during the remainder of the game with Peter Caruth on target for the Irish.
England earned a 4-2 win in Wednesday's game in Lilleshall with Eugene Magee and Andy McConnell registering the Irish goals.
Ireland depart for the World Cup qualifiers on Monday with the competition taking place from 14-22 November.
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