Celtic's Keeva Keenan says Ireland need to produce the spectacular against Germany

The decision of Celtic, along with Old Firm rivals Rangers, to upgrade their set-up to fully professional has worked in Keenan’s favour

Keeva Keenan during a Republic of Ireland virtual press conference at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland defender Keeva Keenan admits it will take something spectacular for their Women's European Championship qualification dream to be salvaged.

Last month’s 1-0 defeat in Ukraine leaves Vera Pauw’s side with the seismic challenge of beating Germany at Tallaght next Tuesday to capture a play-off for the 2022 finals.