On the verge of her 50th cap, Heather Payne nearing senior status in Ireland camp

Heather Payne can win her 50th cap against Turkey on Friday, she has eyes on reaching 100.

Heather Payne during a Republic of Ireland women's media day at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

To be still perceived as a young player at 25 on the verge of her 50th cap is something Heather Payne can live with.

Since making her Ireland debut as a 17-year-old, the girl from Ballinasloe has featured at the World Cup and become a Women’s Super League regular with Everton.