First Ireland call for Cork City captain Eva Mangan

Cork City's fine form has helped captain Mangan to an international call

Eva Mangan, Cork City in action agaist Julie-Ann Russell, Galway United in the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division at Headford, County Galway. Photo: Ray Ryan

Cork City's Eva Mangan has earned a first call-up to the Ireland women's national team for the European Championship qualifier with Sweden in Stockholm on June 4th.

The 19-year-old midfielder, who captains Danny Murphy's side, has impressed this season for Cork, who sit fifth in the table, a much improved showing on recent seasons. 

Both Niamh Fahey and Heather Payne are unavailable for this squad due to Achilles injuries, while Chloe Mustaki, Tara O'Hanlon and Jamie Finn are continuing their recovery from long-term injuries.

The Ireland squad will begin preparations for the qualifiers at the FAI National Training Centre from May 27th.

Ireland WNT Squad 

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes) 

Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Megan Campbell (London City Lionesses) 

Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Ruesha Littlejohn (London City Lionesses), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Jess Ziu (West Ham United), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Erin McLaughlin (Peamount United), Eva Mangan (Cork City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace) 

Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Emily Murphy (Wake Forest University), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege)