Irish Hammer Leanne Kiernan has eyes on Euro prize

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan claims the ball ahead of Diane Caldwell and Leanne Kiernan, right, during a Republic of Ireland training session at Sportschule Wedau in Duisburg, Germany. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Not that Ireland striker Leanne Kiernan needed motivation to reach a major tournament but living with a World Cup participant only heightened her drive.

The West Ham United player was residing in her London home two years ago when her housemate Jane Ross arrived back from France loaded with tales of her experience with the Scotland squad.