Republic World Cup team ‘catalyst’ to inspire next generation – Megan Campbell

Liverpool’s Megan Campbell, left, and Chelsea’s Katerina Svitkova (Fabio De Paola/PA)

Republic of Ireland defender Megan Campbell was “gutted” not to be able to join her nation at the Women’s World Cup but believes the team’s participation at the tournament is a “catalyst” to inspire the next generation of football fans.

The centre-back for Liverpool and the Republic was not chosen as part of Vera Pauw’s squad for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand after being unable to recover in time from an unspecified injury.