Áine O'Gorman staying patient as she awaits her chance

O'Gorman played a major part in steering Ireland to the World Cup, starting the campaign in defence against Sweden and ending it in a forward role for the play-off in Scotland

STAYING PATIENT: Áine O'Gorman tackles Chloe Mustaki during a Republic of Ireland training session at Dorrien Gardens in Perth. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Áine O'Gorman is no Frank Stapleton when it comes to Ireland swansongs.

Jack Charlton famously brought Stapo along to the 1990 World Cup for an unofficial lap of honour. The striker didn’t make the substitutes’ bench, never mind the pitch, on that Italian job.