Saoirse Noonan hungry for return after injury setback stalls her England adventure

Striker back on loan at Shels from English Championship side Durham but retains big ambitions

Ireland international Saoirse Noonan, at the launch of Sky WNT Fund to support Women's National Team players off the pitch. The Sky WNT Fund will award a minimum of €25,000 this year, to assist five women's national team players with their academic studies and career development off the pitch. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

John Fallon

Like a lot of relationships these days, Saoirse Noonan’s connection to Durham Women’s team began on social media and she’s confident that injury won’t deaden the line.