AMBER Barrett has been recalled to the Republic of Ireland Women’s squad ahead of their International friendlies against Italy and Wales.
Barrett famously scored the goal to send Ireland to the World Cup but she didn’t appear to be in favour when Eileen Gleeson took over as Interim boss.
Gleeson is now the permanent manager, and Milford woman Barrett has been included for the friendlies which will serve as part of the preparation for the upcoming UEFA EURO 2025 Qualifiers, which kick off in April following the Draw on March 5.
St Johnston native Tyler Toland has also made the cut, although there is no place for Erin McLaughlin on this occasion.
IRELAND WNT SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes)
Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (Reading – on loan from West Ham United), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Megan Campbell (London City Lionesses)
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Ruesha Littlejohn (London City Lionesses), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Heather Payne (Everton), Jess Ziu (West Ham United), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace)
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Emily Murphy (Wake Forest University)
FIXTURES
Friday, February 23 | Italy v Ireland, Viola Park, Florence, KO 18:15 (17:15 Irish Time), LIVE on RTÉ NewsNow
Tuesday, February 27 | Ireland v Cymru, Tallaght Stadium, KO 19:30, LIVE on RTÉ2
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