O'Gorman 'only got two minutes notice' for her World Cup debut

Once Heather Payne’s hamstring risk didn’t survive the warm-up before the Canada game on Wednesday, Vera Pauw consulted with her assistants and issued the order to her most-capped player Àine O'Gorman.

Aine O'Gorman. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Locked and loaded, Áine O'Gorman was never more ready for her World Cup debut at the eleventh hour.

Once Heather Payne’s hamstring risk didn’t survive the warm-up before the Canada game on Wednesday, Vera Pauw consulted with her assistants and issued the order to her most-capped player.