Women's World Cup draw: All you need to know

WORLD CUP-BOUND: Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe. Pic: PA

Early risers for Saturday’s Women’s World Cup draw may have to rub their eyes more than normal if the complicated nature of the competition continues.

Vera Pauw’s words resonate throughout the women’s game globally and the Ireland manager description as strange the entire set of logistics throughout this jamboree is on the money.