Aine O'Gorman starts for Ireland in Glasgow showdown

Aine O'Gorman is back in the Republic of Ireland starting XI for tonight's huge World Cup play-off showdown against Scotland at Hampden Park.

The Peamount United veteran slots in on the right wing in place of Jess Ziu, who is facing a lengthy spell out with an ACL injury she sustained with her club West Ham.

It's O'Gorman's first competitive start since November 2021. She's the top scorer in the Women's National League this campaign with 17 goals.

As expected, Niamh Fahey comes back having missed last month's qualifiers against Finaldn and Slovakia with a groin injury.

She's in an experienced central back three alongside Louise Quinn and Diane Caldwell.

Jamie Finn, who was suspended for the Slovakia clash, is stationed at right-back, with Megan Campbell on the far side.

Lily Agg starts in the middle of the park with Denise O'Sullivan while Katie McCabe is left wing and the tireless Heather Payne up top.