Heather Payne looking to put club troubles behind her

Galway girl Payne’s latest championship triumph with Florida State was tempered by the subsequent shock resignation of Mark Krikorian

5 April 2022; Heather Payne during a Republic of Ireland Women media day at Castleknock Hotel in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Heather Payne has dealt with a lot in recent months so to see Ireland’s upcoming opponents Sweden adorn their jersey with sarcastic comments doesn’t cause a flinch.

“It is a bit of arrogant I suppose,” the Ireland attacker said about the words “How to beat Sweden” being etched into the shirts for the summer Euros, where Sweden will be favourites.