New Ireland goalscoring hero Lucy Quinn starred on the beach for England - as a keeper

Quinn was part of the England side that won the 2017 Beach Football European Championship

Lucy Quinn playing in goal for the England team that won the 2017 European Beach Football Championship. Pic via Instagram @lucyjquinn

From representing England as a Beach Soccer goalkeeper to leading Ireland’s attack, Lucy Quinn has had an unusual international career.

The Birmingham City striker made an instant impact on her first involvement for Ireland on Tuesday night, firing the opener of a 3-2 win against Australia. The friendly victory was the first time since 1991 that Ireland had beaten a nation of such lofty seeding.