Tom Elmes: Kylie Murphy may yet get a chance to answer Ireland's call

Although home-based players have featured in Ireland squads and started qualifiers, Kylie Murphy has been overlooked for years despite her prolific record. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Vera Pauw’s new assistant Tom Elmes admits his former striker Kylie Murphy could belatedly do a job for Ireland’s women’s team.

Murphy has consistently been the standout player of the national league, winning four leagues and FAI Cups apiece. She is the reigning FAI Player of the Year, having skippered Wexford Youths to FAI Cup glory last month, scoring in the 3-2 win over Shelbourne in the final.