Megan Connolly latest player ruled out of Slovakia clash

Niamh Fahey has also been ruled out and has left the squad
Megan Connolly latest player ruled out of Slovakia clash

Megan Connolly during a Republic of Ireland Women training session at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Megan Connolly has joined Ireland's lengthening injury list for Tuesday's final World Cup qualifier in Slovakia. The Brighton woman suffered a rib injury in Thursday night's win over Finland that booked Ireland a playoff place.

Ireland's playoff prospects could be improved with a win over Slovakia, but the loss of Connolly, who filled in for Niamh Fahey in defence against the Finns, is a blow to Vera Pauw's side. 

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