John Fallon: Faltering Finland there for taking by Ireland

READY: Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

WATCHING the summer party unfurl without them is paining the Ireland women's squad but the struggles of their interested subject Finland equally should hearten for brighter days ahead.

Ireland's skin in the game at the Euros, to borrow the national broadcaster's phrase, revolves around the only nation capable of derailing their route to a first tournament play-off in 13 years.