McCabe insists Ireland will embrace new expectations 

HOME COMFORTS: Katie McCabe poses for a portrait after a Republic of Ireland women press conference at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie McCabe insists her Ireland team can handle the pressure that comes with breaking their major tournament drought when they embark upon their ‘showcase’ on Saturday.

Ireland welcome neighbours Northern Ireland to the Aviva Stadium (1pm) for the first part of a six-game Nations League campaign they’re tipped to reign supreme in.