Ruesha Littlejohn provides drive in Ireland engine room

Never before have Ireland scored 10 times in an international. They did it here with a couple of minutes to spare before Megan Connolly was able to get in on the scoring act to add an 11th

Ruesha Littlejohn greets Republic of Ireland head coach Vera Pauw after being substituted off during the Women's FIFA World Cup Qualifying - Group A match between the Republic of Ireland and Georgia at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Picture: Niall Carson/PA 

It always helps to have a Rolls Royce in the engine room, and for the Republic of Ireland last night it was Ruesha Littlejohn who provided the control that was so badly needed from the centre of the pitch.

It was the Aston Villa midfielder’s composure in those early stages which helped shape what turned out to be a record-breaking performance.