Confirmed: First Ireland call-ups for Aoife Mannion and Marissa Sheva

Vera Pauw announced the Ireland squad today for the upcoming friendly with China

CALL-UP: Aoife Mannion of Manchester United lines up to shoot at goal during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United Women and Aston Villa Women at Leigh Sports Village on December 19, 2021 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Manchester United's Aoife Mannion and Marissa Sheva of Washington Spirit get their first Ireland call-ups for the upcoming friendly against China as Vera Pauw looks to freshen up her Ireland squad with the summer World Cup in mind.

The Dutchwoman admitted their qualification for the July tournament last October had sparked interest from several dual-qualified players in declaring for Ireland.