Vera Pauw names 23-player Ireland squad for Women's World Cup

BIG CALLS: Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named her World Cup squad. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named her 23-player squad for next month's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

As anticipated, defenders Aoife Mannion and Megan Campbell miss out due to injury. Manchester United defender Mannion had a brace removed from her knee on Monday having tweaked ligaments during club training last month.