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The 25-strong squad announcement comes with Ireland sitting third in UEFA Group A2, chasing automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.\n\nWest Ham's Stapleton and Crystal Palace's Nolan both missed April's double-header against Poland through injury, where Ireland secured six vital points. Their return bolsters Ward's defensive options at a critical juncture. \"Since I took the job, Jessie has been great and she's someone who's got such a big bright future,\" Ward said. \"She's back on the grass and she's back playing beyond closed doors minutes, so really positive to have her back.\"\n\nWard also praised Nolan's versatility. \"I've really liked Hayley. Since I've come in and particularly in America, she has shown us what she can do. She's somebody in this system that can play, in my opinion, two or three positions.\" That flexibility could prove vital as Ireland navigate two of the toughest tests in the group.\n\nThe suspensions of Liverpool's O'Sullivan and Newcastle United's Murphy for the Netherlands clash at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on 5 June, however, leave Ward with a midfield puzzle. Both have been influential in the campaign, and their absence adds pressure on the remaining squad members to step up. O'Sullivan, in particular, has been a linchpin for club and country.\n\nShelbourne's Aoibheann Clancy is the only home-based player in the panel, retaining her place after impressing in the Poland wins. Her inclusion underscores the blend of domestic and foreign-based talent Ward is nurturing. Katie McCabe, set to captain the side, will lead by example despite the recent announcement that she will leave Arsenal after 11 years at the end of the season.\n\nThe qualification picture is delicately poised. The Netherlands, unbeaten and top of Group A2, travel to Cork before Ireland head to France four days later. France, perennial powerhouses, will provide a stern examination. Ireland have already secured a play-off berth, but Ward's side are targeting top spot to avoid that perilous route.\n\n\"I tell them all the time that I think they have to keep believing,\" Ward insisted. \"I believe. Lots of people think I'm mad because I say it all the time, but we can do anything. You can do anything if you put your mind to it, you believe, you focus and we've got a chance.\" That fighting spirit has defined Ireland's rise in the women's game.\n\nThe return of Stapleton and Nolan adds depth to a defensive unit marshalled by McCabe and featuring the likes of Anna Patten and Caitlin Hayes. With Courtney Brosnan in goal, Ireland have kept clean sheets in key moments, but the attacking threat of the Dutch and French will test that resilience.\n\nUp front, Kyra Carusa, on loan at Kansas City Current, and Celtic's Saoirse Noonan offer pace and finishing, while Leanne Kiernan and Amber Barrett bring experience. Emily Murphy's absence in the home tie robs Ward of a creative spark, but the squad's collective belief could compensate.\n\nThe double-header represents a defining moment in Ireland's quest to reach back-to-back World Cups. Having impressed in their debut appearance in 2023, automatic qualification would be a historic achievement and avoid the lottery of the playoffs. Ward's optimism, backed by the return of key players, suggests they are ready to defy the odds.\n\nThe Netherlands, spearheaded by Vivianne Miedema and Lieke Martens, will present a formidable challenge, while France's depth under Hervé Renard is world-class. Ireland's disciplined setup and set-piece threat, however, have caused problems for higher-ranked teams before. 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A victory is essential for either side to keep their hopes of advancing to the next round alive. The outcome will directly determine which club progresses in the tournament.",4,{"code":228,"id":68,"imagePath":229,"name":69,"slug":230},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F66.png","aston-villa","2026-05-07T19:00:00Z",90,"326135631463845888","UEFA Europa League","uefa-europa-league","aston-villa-vs-nottingham-forest-2026-05-07","finished",[]]