One last goal on wish list for 100-cap keeper Byrne

Not even a serious bicycle accident was going to stop Ireland goalkeeper Emma Byrne from joining the illustrious club of international centurions this week.

The Arsenal goalkeeper will captain her country against Croatia in today’s 2015 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Sinj (2.30pm Irish time), an incredible 18 years after she first assumed the mantle of Ireland’s No 1.

Three weeks ago, as she lay sprawled on a north London road, it seemed the 34-year-old would be made wait for her 100th cap.