"McCabe was rested for those twin defeats in Denver and Cincinnati while O'Sullivan has been struggling with various knee issues.Chloe Mustaki, who deputised superbly for McCabe in June, is rewarded by keeping her place, albeit it remains to be seen if she is deployed as one of three centre-backs or an orthodox left-back, which may allow the Arsenal star to push forward."
"The latter is an experiment which has backfired spectacularly before, however. Aoife Mannion, Jessie Stapleton and Caitlin Hayes form the rest of the back-line. Grace Moloney is in goal, as expected given she deputised on the only occasion knee victim Courtney Brosnan was absent in the last 42 internationals. Emily Murphy will be tasked with imposing herself physically on the wing, while Ruesha Littlejohn will sit behind Marissa Sheva with Kyra Carusa up topIreland: Moloney; Mannion, Hayes, Stapleton, Mustaki, McCabe capt; Littlejohn, O'Sullivan, Sheva; Murphy,"
Katie McCabe and Denise O'Sullivan rejoin the Ireland squad after missing the summer tour to the USA. McCabe was rested for defeats in Denver and Cincinnati while O'Sullivan has been managing knee problems. Chloe Mustaki keeps her place after deputising for McCabe in June and could be used as one of three centre-backs or as an orthodox left-back, potentially allowing McCabe more attacking freedom. Aoife Mannion, Jessie Stapleton and Caitlin Hayes complete the back-line with Grace Moloney in goal. Emily Murphy and Ruesha Littlejohn provide width and support behind striker Kyra Carusa. Belgium lineup and referee details are listed.
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