Ireland 'hungrier than ever' says Katie McCabe with Euros spot in sight

“Leading up the World Cup play-offs, creating a legacy was massive. From the matches in Dublin and Cork, girls are following us everywhere because they look up to us as role models. To show them we’ve reached the World Cup and the Euros is an amazing feeling.”

EURO DREAMING: Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women training session at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Apportion it to nervous energy but Katie McCabe was channelling her heightened sensitivities into one-liners.

On the eve of a decider with Wales for a berth at next summer’s Euros, the Arsenal schemer was in the mood to muscle in on some questions directed towards her manager.