The line-up for tonight’s visitors has been revealed. Hannah Hampton will step in for Mary Earps as goalkeeper, and Leah Williamson will also be starting. Additionally, the roster for Ireland has been updated with a couple of midfield changes: Lucy Quinn is replacing Emily Murphy, and Megan Connolly will make way for Ruesha Littlejohn.
Leah Williamson of England shared her tactical perspective by stating, “Without the ball, she can’t make any impact…sounds like a good strategy, right?” There have also been conversations from the England team, particularly focusing on Ireland’s potential in the upcoming match. Indeed, despite being favourites, England has been actively acknowledging the threats posed by the Irish team. Moreover, the captain had insightful comments about her fellow Arsenal teammate, Katie McCabe. England previously hailed Katie McCabe as a ‘game-changer’ before the Euro 2025 qualifier against Ireland.
Reflecting on France’s match against Ireland that witnessed the former making 21 attempts as opposed to Ireland’s single effort, it’s evident that there’s a need for Ireland to enhance their attacking game. Football journalist Mary Hannigan judged that despite holding the French team off the scoresheet for the majority of the match, the Irish team failed to pose a significant threat.
Mary Hannigan also suggested that Ireland needs to construct a solid strategy to challenge England following their unsatisfactory performance in France. This match plays an important role in tonight’s face-off.
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to witness a momentous event. After their inaugural match at the Aviva Stadium against Northern Ireland, the Ireland women’s team is gearing for another encounter away from their customary base in Tallaght. Set in the Lansdowne Road, Katie McCabe and her team are gearing up to face England in this Euro 2025 qualifying match.
This is their second game of these qualifiers, following a slim 1-0 defeat to France in Metz just the previous week. Can they recover and stage a surprise on home grounds? The answer will be revealed in time.
Your guide for the evening, Nathan Johns, will be providing live updates from the Aviva. The kick-off is scheduled for 7.30pm, but there’s much more to anticipate in the build-up over the next hour.