Megan Connolly and Ruesha Littlejohn return for Ireland Euro 2025 play-off

Michael Bolton

Megan Connolly and Ruesha Littlejohn have returned to the Ireland women's side for the Euro 2025 play-off against Wales.

Eilenn Gleeson named her squad, which is captained by Katie McCabe, with Aoife Mannion selected despite being rated as a doubt.

Lucy Quinn, Louise Quinn, Ellen Molloy and Jess Ziu have been ruled out through injury.

The first leg takes lace at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday November 29th.

15,000 tickets have been sold for the second leg at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, December 3rd. Prices start at €10 for kids, €25 for adults and €50 for two adults and two under 16s.

Ireland are aiming to qualify for their second ever majour tournamenet, following the 2023 World Cup in Australia.

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic).

Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (Sunderland, on loan from West Ham United), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Megan Campbell (London City Lionesses).

Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Carolina), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Ruesha Littlejohn (London City Lionesses), Heather Payne (Everton), Marissa Sheva (Portland Thorns), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace).

Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Julie-Ann Russell (Galway United).