Finland decider 'not the right time' for switch to the Aviva, says McCabe

Vera Pauw's side have captured national attention during campaign but Ireland skipper prefers a packed Tallaght to wider surrounds on Lansdowne Road for crucial clash

Focused on the task at hand: Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe, pictured after being unveiled as a brand ambassador for Cadbury Dairy Milk, who have launched a new campaign dedicated to supporting Irish women's grassroots football. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Captain Katie McCabe would prefer for Ireland’s crunch World Cup qualifier against Finland to remain at Tallaght Stadium over being switched to the 51,000-seater Aviva Stadium.

Speaking in a personal capacity, the Arsenal flyer is in favour of eventually relocating to the national arena but fears doing so for the playoff decider will become a “distraction” in their quest to end their qualification drought.