Tyler Toland, a Donegal midfielder, who was exiled from the national team for four years following a public over-and-back, shares his thoughts on Ireland's World Cup play-off win and the significance of qualifying for Euro 2025.
The Donegal midfielder was exiled by Vera Pauw at the time, and in all, spent four years in the international wilderness after a public over-and-back.
Advertisement “It was just unbelievable to see us as a country qualifying for a major tournament like that,” she reflects, “and that is where we want to get to, where we are always expected to qualify for tournaments. “Obviously now to have the opportunity to be part of the squad qualifying for a major tournament, that is all any girl wants to do, they want to be playing for their country and want to be pulling on the green shirt.
“I’m enjoying the role. It’s a really nice accolade to be given from the manager, it shows he really believes in me and I think this year with the club will really develop me, both as a player and as a person, to be given that extra bit of responsibility.“I like to think I do have a mature head. I just do my best on and off the pitch to help the team as a whole. I would say I’m very approachable. I would say I’m a team player, never really want the spotlight to be just on me.
“We have so much experience. And I have learnt from being in the squad so young, learnt from the more experienced players and that has helped me in the role.
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