Six games without a win or clean sheet and four games without a goal, it's been a tough time for Northern Ireland women at both ends of the pitch. There seems to be a solid base to build on in that regard, but at the other end of the pitch it is a different story. In his first squad he has turned to uncapped 22-year-old striker Cora Chambers alongside Glentoran teenager Kascie Weir. "Excitement, I think that's certainly an immediate observation [of Cora]," the new boss told BBC Sport NI. "Looking ahead to Malta, there's a focus on the front end of the pitch.

Source: BBC April 04, 2026 15:48 UTC