Despite fitness 'doubts', Katie McCabe set to lead Ireland into clash with Slovakia

Arsenal’s McCabe was left writhing in agony from a foul by Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion in Sunday’s Women’s Super League game. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Vera Pauw insists Ireland captain Katie McCabe has overcome an injury scare to be fit for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia at Tallaght Stadium (7pm).

Arsenal’s McCabe was left writhing in agony from a foul by Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion in Sunday’s Women’s Super League game but got up to convert the penalty in the 2-0 win.