Katie McCabe injury fears allayed as Ireland get set for Australia journey

Katie McCabe is expected to be fully fit for the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with injury fears around the Republic of Ireland captain allayed.

The Arsenal player had emerged as a fitness concern after being withdrawn on the half-hour mark during the Girls in Green's 3-0 defeat to France at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, having rolled her ankle in the 15th minute.

Manager Vera Pauw had been uncertain about the extent of the injury in the immediate aftermath of the match but RTÉ Sport understands that there are no concerns over McCabe's availability for the World Cup as the squad prepare to make their way to Australia over the next 24 hours.

Part of the squad will fly out business class on Friday whilst the remainder will depart on Saturday as securing enough seats on a single flight proved impossible.

Sinead Farrelly and Megan Connolly, who were also forced off against the French, will also be part of the travelling party with both of their substitutions due to fatigue.

Ireland will face Colombia in a pre-tournament friendly next Friday before their opener against World Cup co-hosts Australia on 20 July.

RTÉ Sport will broadcast every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on television and on RTÉ Player

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