Amid the Reading chaos sits an oasis of opportunity with Ireland for Jessie Stapleton

“Look, the club isn’t in the best place right now,” said Stapleton, part of the Ireland squad for the opening Euro qualification double-header, starting with France in Metz on Friday.

JESSIE HOLD ON: Jessie Stapleton poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland Women's media day at Castleknock Hotel in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Amid the chaos of Reading sits an oasis of opportunity for Jessie Stapleton.

West Ham United recruited the versatile Ireland international from Shelbourne after she turned 18 last year with plans to integrate her over a long-term contract.