Uefa Nations League: Republic of Ireland attitude ‘first-class’ – Carla Ward
Ireland manager Carla Ward praised the team’s psychological attitude ahead of his first game against Turkey on Friday night.
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“They have been the drawers,” said the Isle of Wight-born ward.
“What I kept saying to them this morning is that applying, everyone’s attitude this week is top-notch.”
Liverpool striker Leanne Kiernan will miss the game due to a calf injury but may encounter outside against Slovenia on Tuesday.
Ward put former Republic of Ireland Men’s International Alan Mahon as assistant, who laid out her football philosophy.
“A very clear way to play – I think we have very clear about everyone’s needs. Allen and you probably have seen it, we love energy, we love personality.
“I think we want to see it in the players and give them a little freedom to express themselves, I think you will see it. We will see it after the game, but I think you will see it.”
