A shiner and a protective boot, but Ireland confident about Louise Quinn's fitness for Canada

Republic of Ireland's Louise Quinn at Brisbane Airport, Australia, ahead of the team's chartered flight to Perth for their FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 group match against Canada, on Wednesday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland are highly confident that Louise Quinn will be fit for their second World Cup fixture on Wednesday against Canada despite sporting a protective boot on Sunday’s flight to Perth.

The centre-back had an icepack strapped to her left foot after Thursday’s opening 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Australia, raising fears about her readiness amid the swift turnaround.