Ireland manager must cut 32-woman training panel to 23 next Thursday ahead of World Cup
, prompted Pauw to cap the Pennsylvania native against the USA earlier this year. The 33-year-old hit the ground running, instantly looking like an essential ingredient in Ireland’s transitional play.
“We did not bring Leanne in because of the 20 minutes [she has played since surgery],” said Pauw, “we brought her in to give her the time to grow. She is available, she is fit but how fit we will see tomorrow. Heather Payne had been the manager’s preferred option as the lone centre forward ahead of Kiernan, until Kyra Carusa featured up top against the US as Payne’s athleticism was rerouted to right wing back.
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