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Ireland call up Crystal Palace player for World Cup play-off
Ireland's women's team picks Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for World Cup play-off.
In brief
Ireland's women's team picks Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for World Cup play-off. Republic of Ireland call up Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Ireland call up
Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward calls up Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for play-off.
Hopcroft's background
England-born Hopcroft qualifies for Ireland through County Sligo-born grandmother.
Team status
Ireland dropped into play-offs after losing final qualifier to France.
Squad changes
Heather Payne returns after one year; McCabe and Sheva suspended.
Injuries and absences
Tara O'Hanlon and Saoirse Noonan ruled out for both games.
Next match
Ireland host Kazakhstan in Cork on 13 October for play-off final.
At a glance
Republic of Ireland call up Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan.
