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Republic of Ireland defender Jessie Stapleton at a media event to confirm that their UEFA Women's U19 European Championship qualifying round games in October will be held in Limerick. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Jessie Stapleton has prepared to be patient for her dream move to the UK after Brexit quelled interest from Manchester City.

The 16-year-old defender will line out for Shelbourne against DLR Waves at Tolka Park today in the first women’s national league game to be televised live by TG4.