Ireland watch on as Scots look to unravel the Austrians
There was a familiar ring to Jen Beattie's words when the Scotland defender said this week: "Being a professional footballer when I was a kid didn't exist."
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Keenan replaces injured Ziu in Ireland squad for upcoming play-off
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has called up Shelbourne defender Keeva Keenan to her squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying play-off.
Lucy Quinn: Irish mentality opening new doors
Republic of Ireland attacker Lucy Quinn can trace the side's sliding doors moment to a fixture that took place a year ago as they prepare for today’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
Stapleton and Atkinson drafted into Ireland squad
Shelbourne's Jessie Stapleton and West Ham United's Isibeal Atkinson have both been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier clash in Slovakia.
Jamie Finn feels Irish growing collectively stronger
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie Finn has said the international side is now clearly benefiting from having so many players plying their trade in full-time professional environments.
Lucy Quinn driven by hunger to repay Pauw's faith
Lucy Quinn is desperate to repay the trust Vera Pauw has shown in her ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier showdown with Sweden in Gothenburg.
Chelsea 5-0 Birmingham City: Beth England scores two as holders breeze into semis
FA Cup holders Chelsea cruised into the semi-finals of this year's competition by thrashing beleaguered Birmingham.