Ward gives surprise call-up to Palace midfielder Hopcroft

Meet footballer Shanade Hopcroft ahead of Ireland debut

With the World Cup play-off semi-final against Kazakhstan just around the corner, Ireland's manager Carla Ward has made a surprise addition to the squad with Shanade Hopcroft. The match is due to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, on October 9, before the return leg in Cork on Tuesday 13. This week, Carla has revealed her […]

Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland call up Crystal Palace's Shanade Hopcroft for play-off

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward includes Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft in her squad for next month's Women's World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan.

Ward gives surprise call-up to Palace midfielder Hopcroft

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward has thrown a curveball ahead of the World Cup play-off semi-final against Kazakhstan by calling up 28-year-old midfielder Shanade Hopcroft.

First-call up for Crystal Palace’s Hopcroft as Ruesha Littlejohn left out of Ireland squad

Heather Payne returns for the World Cup play-off semi-finals against Kazakhstan.