Who will make the cut for Ireland's historic first World Cup?

Three goalkeepers will be joined by 20 outfield players, with another three travelling in a non-playing capacity unless a late injury triggers a change

TOUGH CALLS: Ireland manager Vera Pauw during a training session at UCD Bowl in Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

A brief weekend hiatus from World Cup build-up for the Ireland women’s squad won’t have rested the anxiety as the countdown to Wednesday’s final squad announcement descends into hours.

UCD’s Bowl pitch can feel a desolate location even for top-flight fixtures and Vera Pauw will likely share the gloom when articulating her thoughts on cutting the training panel from 31 to 23 for the upcoming trip to Australia.