Clare Shine primed to sparkle on debut

After a couple of injury-enforced absences hampered her progress, Cork girl Clare Shine is eager to end 2015 by earning her competitive debut against Spain in tomorrow’s European Championship qualifier.

Clare Shine primed to sparkle on debut

The 20-year-old striker had long been tipped for stardom from her early teens, only for two leg breaks within 18 months to interfere with a career many believe will culminate with her becoming Ireland’s main striker for many years to come.

This season has seen the Douglas native overcome a second fracture to seal a move to Glasgow City and crown her debut season by bagging all three goals of their 3-0 Scottish Cup final triumph over Hibernian.

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