There is delight for Amber Barrett and Ciara Grant this morning after they were both included in the Republic of Ireland Women’s World Cup squad.
Both women will have been anxiously awaiting the announcement over recent weeks, but they now know they will take part in the tournament that will be held in Australia and New Zealand next month. They are part of a strong 23-player squad.
Ireland WNT Squad
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Áine O’Gorman (Shamrock Rovers), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Diane Caldwell (Reading), Claire O’Riordan (Celtic), Megan Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Izzy Atkinson (West Ham United)
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Lily Agg (London City Lionesses), Ruesha Littlejohn (Aston Villa), Ciara Grant (Hearts), Sinead Farrelly (NJ/NY Gotham), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City)
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (London City Lionesses), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Marissa Sheva (Washington Spirit), Abbie Larkin (Shamrock Rovers)
Training Players: Sophie Whitehouse, Harriet Scott, Jamie Finn.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Group B
July 20 | Australia v Ireland, Stadium Australia, Sydney, KO 11:00 (Irish Time)
July 26 | Canada v Ireland, Rectangular Stadium, Perth, KO 13:00 (Irish Time)
July 31 | Ireland v Nigeria, Lang Park, Brisbane, KO 11:00 (Irish Time)
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