McCabe's milestone a sharp reminder for Ireland that the time is now

She may feel 24 but the country's inspirational captain turning 30 should fix the mind of Carla Ward and her Ireland team that the clock is ticking towards the 2027 World Cup 

AGELESS WONDERS: Katie McCabe, right, and Denise O’Sullivan during a Republic of Ireland women training session at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Time can’t stand still unless your two world-class operators tip over 30.

Katie McCabe’s 30th birthday was celebrated in the knowledge she’s just reached another milestone of being a Champions League winner.