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16-year-old called into Republic of Ireland squad

Nov 22, 2021 13:09
By radiokerrysport
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16-year-old called into Republic of Ireland squad

16-year-old defender Jessie Stapleton has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad.

The Shelbourne defender has been drafted in by Vera Pauw ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Celtic's Isibeal Atkinson and Birmingham City forward Emily Whelan have also received call-ups.

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Leanne Kiernan, Claire Walsh and Ellen Molloy have all withdrawn due to injury.

Brighton goalkeeper Megan Walsh has also been called into the Ireland squad.

The English-born keeper qualifies through her Wexford-born grandfather.

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Ireland play Slovakia on Thursday before a meeting with Georgia next Tuesday.

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