'We know Denise is world-class': Ward relieved to have O'Sullivan for crunch double-header

O’Sullivan, who ended her decade on the US club circuit in January, missed the game in Utrecht with a knee injury that has since cleared up to facilitate her comeback.

Ireland's Denise O'Sullivan and Katie McCabe. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Carla Ward can’t be certain if Denise O’Sullivan’s presence would have helped pinch a point in Netherlands but she’s relieved to have the Corkwoman for the Poland double-header.

Ireland are already guaranteed entry into the World Cup playoffs later this year by virtue of beating League A nation Belgium last October but the mission is to finish third in their top-tier group.