Megan Campbell: 'We’re friends but you cross the white line, it’s football'

Tuesday's clash against England will see Campbell come up against some familar faces.

IN THE MIXER: Megan Campbell of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Women's European Championship qualifying group A match between France and Republic of Ireland at Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz, France. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

There are valid reasons why Megan Campbell has collected half the caps of some within her peer group but being fit and available for tomorrow’s momentous occasion is some consolation.

Such is the collateral damage of her knee and ankle injuries that the 30-year-old was strolling around the Stade Saint-Symphorien in her tracksuit and runners while Ireland underwent the ritual of their pre-match training session last Thursday.