Denise O'Sullivan ruled out for Ireland, Peamount United duo added

Denise O'Sullivan has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's international friendlies against Italy and Wales due to injury with Peamount United teenager Erin McLaughlin receiving a call-up for the first time.

North Carolina Courage's O'Sullivan bruised her knee in a pre-season game against Orlando Pride.

Tyler Toland will also miss the fixture with a minor knee injury.

McLaughlin’s Peas team-mate Jess Fitzgerald has also been added to the group.

The 17-year-old Lucan native Fitzgerald has promoted from Ireland Under-19 side.

Louise Quinn has been passed fit after a scan on a shoulder injury last week.

The squad will assemble in Florence on Monday and train in Viola Park – the home base for ACF Fiorentina – ahead of the game against Italy on Friday.

They will return to Dublin after the fixture to train before taking on Wales on Friday, 27 February in Tallaght Stadium.

The two games will serve as part of the preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2025 qualifiers, which kick off in April following the draw on 5 March.

Republic of Ireland squad:

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes)

Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (Reading – on loan from West Ham United), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Megan Campbell (London City Lionesses)

Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Ruesha Littlejohn (London City Lionesses), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Heather Payne (Everton), Jess Ziu (West Ham United), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace), Erin McLaughlin (Peamount United), Jess Fitzgerald