Carla Ward can’t be certain if Denise O’Sullivan’s presence would have helped pinch a point in Netherlands but she’s relieved to have the Corkwoman for the upcoming Poland double-header. “We know how important Denise is because she’s a world class individual. “I was absolutely gutted the other night, as I’m sure everybody was,” Ward said about the penalty shootout loss. Defenders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal FC), Anna Patten (Aston Villa FC), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Aoife Mannion (Newcastle United), Jessie Stapleton (Nottingham Forest - loan), Chloe Mustaki (Nottingham Forest). Forwards: Saoirse Noonan (Celtic FC), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Leanne Kiernan (Nottingham Forest - loan), Emily Murphy (Newcastle United), Kyra Carusa (Kansas City Current - loan), Amber Barrett (Strasbourg).

Source: Irish Examiner March 31, 2026 12:30 UTC