VIDEO: Cracker of a goal helped Ireland WU17 beat England last night

Ireland goal scorers Eleanor Ryan-Doyle, left, and Saoirse Noonan celebrate after the final whistle. UEFA Women's Under 17 Championship Elite Round, Group 2, England v Republic of Ireland, Turners Cross, Cork. Picture: Matt Browne/SPORTSFILE

The Republic of Ireland Women's U17 side started their UEFA Championships Elite Qualifying Round with a bang last night.

They beat England 2-0 at Turner's Cross in Cork, thanks to first half goals from Eleanor Ryan-Doyle and Saoirse Noonan.

Noonan’s goal in particular was a beauty.

The English goalkeeper couldn’t get near the ball when Noonan lobbed the ball into the back of the net from the edge of the box.

Lovely stuff.

The 15-year-old defender and her team-mates are back in action against Netherlands on Saturday before playing Hungary on Tuesday, with both games also at the Cork venue.

H/T: Emer Kelly on Twitter