Case for defence as Megan Campbell and Ireland await playoff fate

Vera Pauw's charges will learn their World Cup qualification decider opponents today. 

ON THE RECORD: Megan Campbell is interviewed by the media after the Slovakia win.

Megan Campbell believes the Republic of Ireland’s defensive strengths can serve as the perfect foundation for Vera Pauw’s side as they brace for the outcome of today’s World Cup playoff draw.

The Irish are one of five teams in the hat who are featuring in these playoffs for the first time and they do so in no small part as a result of a stingy rearguard that conceded just four goals across eight games in Group A.