'Ultimately it comes down to us': Amber Barrett makes no excuses for shock Ireland defeat

“As disheartening as these things are," said Barrett about the 4-0 defeat to Slovenia, "they can be a good thing because you either are getting too comfortable in a situation or must raise standards."

Ireland face Greece in the Nations League on Friday afternoon. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

On the eve of her 50th cap, Amber Barrett notes the oscillating nature of her Ireland career cautions against indulging extremes.

Nothing less than a win, likely an emphatic one, against Greece in Crete on Friday will do for the healing from last month’s 4-0 hammering by Slovenia to begin.