Montenegro ‘wall’ must be broken down, says Vera Pauw

Diane Caldwell takes time out to poses for a picture in Petrovac, Montenegro. Victory for Ireland tonight will place them on the cusp of earning a play-off chance of participating in next year’s European Championships . Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The Republic of Ireland’s women team are immune to distractions as they prepare for today’s crucial European 2021 Qualifier away to Group I minnows, Montenegro, this afternoon.