Stapleton and Nolan Return to Republic of Ireland Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
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- Jessie Stapleton and Hayley Nolan are back in the Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers against Netherlands and France.
- Denise O'Sullivan and Emily Murphy are suspended for the home match.
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Jessie Stapleton and Hayley Nolan return to the Republic of Ireland squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and France. They missed the previous double-header due to injury. Denise O'Sullivan and Emily Murphy are included but suspended for the home match.
Jessie Stapleton and Hayley Nolan have returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Netherlands and France.
West Ham's Stapleton and Crystal Palace's Nolan missed April's double-header against Poland, when the side registered six points, because of injury.
Denise O'Sullivan and Emily Murphy are included in the squad but will miss the home match through suspension.
Shelbourne's Aoibheann Clancy retains her place in the 25-player squad and is the only player from within the Premier Division set-up.
Following the announcement that she will leave Arsenal after 11 years, Katie McCabe is included and is expected to captain the side.
The Republic of Ireland welcome the Netherlands to Pairc Ui Chaoimh on 5 June before travelling to face France four days later.
Carla Ward's side sit third in League A2, while the Netherlands currently sit top of the group and are unbeaten so far in this qualifying tournament.
The Republic of Ireland are aiming to finish top of the group and qualify for the World Cup in Brazil automatically rather than having to compete in the play-offs, which they have already qualified for.
