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Northern Ireland Names New Players for World Cup Play-Off
Northern Ireland adds five new players for World Cup play-off against Portugal.
In brief
Northern Ireland adds five new players for World Cup play-off against Portugal. Northern Ireland names Kess Elmore, Lucy-Jayne Grant, Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster and Charlotte Havern for World Cup play-off against Portugal. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
New call-ups for World Cup play-off
Northern Ireland names five new players for World Cup play-off against Portugal.
Kess Elmore joins squad
Sparta Prague forward Kess Elmore, 27, qualifies for Northern Ireland through her father and joins squad with versatility.
Lucy-Jayne Grant gets call-up
Galway United defender Lucy-Jayne Grant, 22, qualifies for Northern Ireland through her father and earns first call-up.
Three Women's Premiership players
Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster and Charlotte Havern get first call-ups after impressive performances.
Elmore's versatility key
Elmore can play as attacking midfielder or right forward, bringing creative play and experience against elite opposition.
Grant's defensive skills
Grant adds defensive depth and has juggling skills, piano and violin teaching experience to camp.
McLaughlin's return to form
McLaughlin, 20, returns to Glentoran after Aberdeen and impresses with attacking versatility.
McMaster's senior debut
McMaster, 22, earns first senior cap after consistent performances with Linfield in title contention.
Havern's youth and potential
Havern, 16, helps Cliftonville win Premiership and League Cup double and earns senior call-up.
What to remember
Northern Ireland names Kess Elmore, Lucy-Jayne Grant, Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster and Charlotte Havern for World Cup play-off against Portugal.
