Looking after No 1: Ireland keeper Brosnan glad to have former critic Byrne in her corner

The Girls in Green legend was vociferous in her criticism of the American-born netminder- but the pair are now happily working together in Eileen Gleeson's set-up.

BYRNE AFTER READING: Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan and assistant coach Emma Byrne. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Facing down your critics is an occupational hazard of being an Ireland international.

Aiden McGeady endured it when Roy Keane walked in the door of the Ireland camp alongside Martin O’Neill in 2013.