Vera Pauw has confirmed her final squad for the Republic of Ireland's first ever appearance at a FIFA Women's World Cup.We take a look at each of the 23 players heading on the country's historic mission to Australia and New Zealand. Courtney Brosnan Age: 28Club: EvertonPlace of birth: New Jersey, USAIreland debut: Montenegro, March 2020A key figure for Ireland in the qualification campaign, Brosnan has improved massively in the last two years.
A great shot-stopper and good under high ball, she will be crucially important Down Under. Grace Moloney (Reading) Age: 30Club: ReadingPlace of birth: Slough, EnglandIreland debut: Germany, December 2020Moloney has been around for quite a while, acting as back-up to Emma Byrne in the 2015 World Cup qualification campaign.
She has good hands and excellent distribution. Megan Walsh Age: 28Club: Free agentPlace of birth: Bromsgrove, EnglandIreland debut: Russia, February 2022Recently released by Brighton and Hove Albion, talented stopper Walsh switched allegiance in the winter of 2021 having played for England at U-17, U-19 and U-23 level.
She qualifies to represent Ireland through her Wexford-born grandfather William Walsh. Áine O'Gorman Age: 34Club: Shamrock RoversPlace of birth: WicklowIreland debut: Denmark, 2006One of Ireland's great servants is still going strong.