'One of the biggest sporting stories in the world': Ireland manager outlines scale of opportunity

Last Friday’s third straight victory in their group, against a Netherlands team 10 places above in Fifa’s rankings, gives the Girls in Green the opportunity of a virtual Cup final against France in Grenoble on Tuesday.

ALLEZ LES VERTS: Republic of Ireland WNT Head coach Carla Ward speaks to the press. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Carla Ward insists that automatic World Cup qualification for Ireland on Tuesday would represent one of the biggest sporting stories in the world.

Last Friday’s third straight victory in their group, against a Netherlands team 10 places above in Fifa’s rankings, gives the Girls in Green the opportunity of a virtual Cup final against France in Grenoble (8pm, Irish time).