Ireland recovered from going behind to claim their first ever medal at the Euro Hockey Championships winning 4-2 at the expense of hosts and neighbours England.

England led twice in the opening half through Harry Martin and Adam Dixon.

O'Donoghue and Alan Sothern levelled before Eugene Magee put Ireland in front.

Ireland were up against it in a frantic last quarter but  Shane O'Donoghue sealed victory with a penalty stroke in the final seconds.

Ireland, 14 in the world rankings, stunned fifth-rated England by scoring with three of their first four shots.