Ireland depending on England to secure bye into World Cup playoff final

England boss Sarina Wiegman is a former international teammate of Vera Paiuw's. 

GAFFER: England head coach Sarina Wiegman.

Historical rivalries will be parked today for the good of Irish football, with the Girls in Green relying on England to smooth their path to the women’s World Cup.

If Sarina Wiegman’s European champions beat Austria in Wiener Neustadt, just outside Vienna (4.30pm), then Ireland will be spared one hurdle in next month’s complicated playoff series.