In exciting news for Irish football fans, Dublin-born striker Adam Idah and Dundalk’s Darragh Leahy have been named in Stephen Kenny’s 26-man squad for the upcoming friendly matches against the USA. However, the inclusion of Shamrock Rovers midfielder Sean McCabe has really turned heads, as this represents the first time that the 22-year-old has been selected for international duty. With the double-header set to take place in July, McCabe will have a fantastic opportunity to showcase his talents on the world stage and potentially cement his place in the Irish setup. In this article, we take a closer look at the young midfielder’s journey to this point and what he can offer the national team.
Katie McCabe, the Republic of Ireland women’s national football team captain, has been named in the squad for the upcoming double-header friendly matches against the United States of America. The forthcoming games are set to take place in California’s famous Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena in April. This announcement comes after the player suffered an injury scare earlier this month. However, it was recently revealed that the injury is not long-term, giving a boost to the Irish national squad who will be looking to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Euro 2022 qualifiers.
Ireland’s manager Vera Pauw has not ruled out McCabe from potential participation in the upcoming friendlies, stating that she will see how the player performs in training before making a final call. McCabe has without a doubt shown her footballing prowess since becoming the squad’s captain and with her inclusion; the team’s prospects look even brighter. Nevertheless, Ireland has faced tough opposition in the past, losing their last three games against the USA, but with the team already qualifying for Euro 2022 and McCabe’s inclusion, fans will be hoping for a more positive result.
With his recent impressive performance at the Aviva Stadium against Qatar, it comes as no surprise that Pat McCabe has earned his place in the Irish squad for the USA double-header. Fans of Irish football will undoubtedly be thrilled to see the talented midfielder take to the pitch once again, and with the important games ahead, his inclusion may prove pivotal to Ireland’s success. As we eagerly await the outcome of these exciting matches, one thing is for certain: McCabe has proven himself a formidable force on the field and a valuable addition to the Irish team.
