Barrett, Toland, Patten Join Ireland Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

The Republic of Ireland have named a 24-player squad for the upcoming European qualifying double-header against Poland. Manager Carla Ward selected the group ahead of fixtures in Gdansk and at the Aviva Stadium. Several Donegal-born players feature in the roster.

Key selections and context

Amber Barrett, Tyler Toland and Anna Patten are included in the panel. Their call-ups add depth across the forward, midfield and defensive positions. The squad prepares for two crucial World Cup qualifiers against Poland.

Players in focus

Amber Barrett has begun life in France well. The Milford forward scored for Strasbourg in a 2-2 draw with unbeaten Lyon. Her form earned renewed international attention.

Tyler Toland remains part of the midfield mix. The St Johnston native is in a relegation battle with Durham in WSL 2. Her experience will be valuable in the coming fixtures.

Anna Patten qualifies to represent Ireland through her grandfather, Donald Coyle of Falcarragh. Patten plays for Aston Villa, who sit ninth in the Women’s Super League.

Recent international results

Ireland lost their opening two Group games. They fell 2-1 to France in Tallaght despite taking the lead through Katie McCabe.

McCabe also scored from the spot in Utrecht against the Netherlands. Lineth Beerensteyn struck late to hand the Dutch a victory.

Full squad

• Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton), Grace Moloney (Sunderland).
• Defenders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton), Aoife Mannion (Newcastle), Jessie Stapleton (Nottingham Forest, loan), Chloe Mustaki (Nottingham Forest).
• Midfielders: Denise O’Sullivan (Liverpool), Tyler Toland (Durham), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Ruesha Littlejohn (Crystal Palace), Jess Ziu (West Ham), Lily Agg (Durham), Aoibhe Brennan (Bohemians).
• Forwards: Saoirse Noonan (Celtic), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Leanne Kiernan (Nottingham Forest, loan), Emily Murphy (Newcastle), Kyra Carusa (Kansas City Current, loan), Amber Barrett (Strasbourg).

Fixture details

Outlook

Ward’s squad must respond after two narrow defeats. The team will seek points to remain competitive in the group. Supporters will closely watch Barrett, Toland and Patten as the campaign resumes.

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