Villa defender Patten joins Eileen Gleeson's squad for Euro 2025 qualifiers

Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has selected a 26-player squad for their two opening games in Group A3.

WALSALL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Anna Patten of Aston Villa in action during of the Barclays WomenÂŽs Super League match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Poundland Bescot Stadium on February 03, 2024 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Aston Villa defender Anna Patten has been called up to the Ireland squad for the first time for this month's European Championships qualifiers away to France and home to England.

The former Arsenal player is awaiting international clearance from FIFA before being declared eligible for the two qualifiers.