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Netherlands v Republic of Ireland (19:45 GMT)
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward faces a major tactical test in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands at the Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht.
The headline news is the significant absence of Denise O’Sullivan; the Liverpool midfielder has returned to Merseyside for specialist consultation after suffering MCL damage during Tuesday’s narrow defeat to France.
Lucy Quinn is the player tasked with stepping into the engine room, joining Megan Connolly and Marissa Sheva in midfield. This is the sole change from the side that started in Tallaght.
Captain Katie McCabe has been declared “100% fit” after shaking off a knock, though she enters tonight’s game walking a yellow card tightrope.
Up front, Emily Murphy and Kyra Carusa lead the line against a Dutch side that has refreshed their own lineup with three changes following a frustrating draw with Poland. Aston Villa defender Lynn Wilms, Brighton’s Marisa Olislagers and PSG attacker Romee Leuchter all come in as Kerstin Casparij, Caitlin Dijkstra and Esmee Brugts drop to the bench.
Netherlands: Lize Kop; Lynn Wilms, Dominique Janssen (capt), Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers; Damaris Egurrola, Vivianne Miedema, Wieke Kaptein; Jill Roord, Lineth Beerensteyn; Romee Leuchter
Reublic of Ireland: Courtney Brosnan; Aoife Mannion, Anna Patten, Caitlin Hayes, Chloe Mustaki, Katie McCabe (capt); Megan Connolly, Lucy Quinn, Marissa Sheva; Emily Murphy; Kyra Carusa
Referee: Frida Klarlund (Denmark)