Caitlin Hayes: 'There’s a mental side to being hunted and then becoming the hunters'

“If we’re in a low block, you may wait for a Swedish mistake, pick it off as a pack and move forward together. Ultimately, it has to be done together.” 

ON THE HUNT: Captain Katie McCabe has implored Ireland to jump into attack but Caitlin Hayes prefers the hunt method. Pic: @INPHO/Tom Maher

Whether it’s through a jump or the hunt, Ireland must swifty make a leap if they’re to disrupt the natural order of their European qualification group.

Sweden’s visit on Friday – and the return game next Tuesday in Stockholm - may represent their best chance of avoiding the wooden spoon given England and France are setting the pace.