Republic of Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson says Julie-Ann Russell's late consolation goal in Friday's 2-1 defeat by England is 'huge' for the team's belief.
Already relegated from League A in Euro 2025 qualifying, the Irish had yet to score in their opening four fixtures.
Russell, making her first international appearance in four years, volleyed home in the 94th minute for a well-deserved consolation. Russell's goal helps the Republic's goal difference as they look to improve their seeding ahead of the play-off draw on 19 July. Stanway converted a penalty in the 57th minute after Niamh Fahey brought Lauren Hemp down in the area."We had a bit of a shaky start but we settled.
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