Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw confident Louise Quinn will play in crucial game vs Canada
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has assured fans that Louise Quinn is set to play in Wednesday's crucial World Cup Group B clash against Canada; «We need to see how that goes, but we are confident she can play,» the 60-year-old said in an TV interview
Wednesday 26 July 2023 06:39, UK
Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw expects defender Louise Quinn to be fit for her side's Women's World Cup clash with Canada on Wednesday, after suffering a knock in the 1-0 defeat to Australia.
The Birmingham centre-back arrived in Perth wearing a protective boot on her left foot, and began Monday's training session away from the rest of the squad.
«We need to see how that goes, but we are confident she can play,» Pauw said.
Capped 106 times by her country, Quinn's positioning and aerial power are key to Ireland's defensive stability.
The Irish may be bottom of their group standings after Canada's goalless draw with Nigeria in their opener, but Pauw believes her team are still very much in the running to make the knockout phases.
«We were really hoping for this result and that's how it came out, so the group is open again and there's everything to play for,» she said.
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