Erin McLaughlin links up with Ireland squad

Peamount United midfielder Erin McLaughlin has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers against France and England.

McLaughlin, who has won three caps to date, will train with the rest of the squad at the FAI National Training Centre this morning.

Niamh Fahey was ruled out of contention on Tuesday due to the lingering effects of a calf strain.

Ireland face France on Friday night in Metz and host England at the Aviva Stadium next Tuesday.

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), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Megan Campbell (London City Lionesses).

Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Ruesha Littlejohn (London City Lionesses), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Heather Payne (Everton), Jess Ziu (West Ham United), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace), Erin McLaughlin (Peamount United).

Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Emily Murphy (Wake Forest University).

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Watch France v Republic of Ireland in Euro 2025 qualifying on Friday from 7.35pm on RTÉ2