The Ireland Women's Under 19s travel to Norway as they attempt to secure qualification to the UEFA Women's Under-19 European Championships.Head Coach Dave Connell knows that his team face three difficult games in Group A1 as they take on Germany (April 5), Norway (April 8) and Croatia (April 11) - knowing that only the group winners will go through to the finals tournament in Belgium.Ireland have to contend with a number of injuries, while captain Jessie Stapleton and defender Tara O'Hanlon have been promoted to the Ireland Women's National Team for their trip to the United States.
SQUAD | #IRLWU19 set for Round 2 EURO Qualifiers in Norway.
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Connell, however, has still been able to call upon a talented group of players, most of whom play regularly in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.After coming through a tough group in Round 1, Ireland will be looking to embrace the challenges that will come their way in these qualifiers.Ireland Women's Under 19 SquadGoalkeepers: Summer Lawless, Jayne Merren (Shamrock Rovers)Defenders: Meabh Russell (Wexford Youths), Abi Tuthill, Melissa O'Kane (Shamrock Rovers), Kate Thompson, Eve Dossen (Galway United)Midfielders: Alannah Prizeman, Orlaith O'Mahony, Jaime Thompson (Shamrock Rovers), Sophie Morrin (Liverpool), Eva Mangan (Cork City), Jenna Slattery (Galway United), Scarlett Herron (Athlone Town)Forwards: Laura Shine (Cork City), Emma Doherty (Sligo Rovers), Lia O'Leary (Shamrock Rovers), Rola Olusola (Galway United), Millie Pullen (Manchester City)2023 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship – Round 2 QualifiersApril 5 | Ireland v Germany, Jessheim Stadium, Norway, KO 11:00April 8 | Norway v Ireland, Jessheim Stadium, Norway, KO 16:00April 11 | Croatia v Ireland, Gjemselund, Norway, KO 16:00
