Lucy Quinn beats Brexit to end five-year wait for Ireland role

The Birmingham striker with Sligo grandparents has finally won right to represent the Republic

Lucy Quinn in conversation with Republic of Ireland WNT Manager Vera Pauw at the FAI National Training Centre SPORTSFILE

Birmingham City’s English-born striker Lucy Quinn has declared for Ireland and will be in the squad for Tuesday’s friendly against Australia.

The 27-year-old – whose grandparents hail from Sligo – joined the Blues from fellow Women’s Super League club Tottenham Hotspur in the off-season.