Ireland progress under Eileen Gleeson 'hard to gauge' admits Megan Connolly

The Cork native believes the calibre of their UEFA Nations League opponents makes it hard to tell if their performances have improved in recent times.
Ireland progress under Eileen Gleeson 'hard to gauge' admits Megan Connolly

HARD TO GAUGE: Megan Connolly on Republic of Ireland duty. Pic Credit: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Around the same time Alejandro Garnacho produced a moment of sheer brilliance that has likely sealed the goal of the season award already, Megan Connolly was having her own difficulties against a Manchester United attack.

They may not have been as spectacular but either way they were just as effective as goals from Hinata Miyazawa and Nikita Parris earned United an important three points on the road at the expense of Connolly and her Bristol City teammates.

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