Ireland head coach Carla Ward speaks to players and staff after the Women’s Nations League B win over Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Carla Ward has plenty of food for thought as she ponders October’s play-off for the right to return to Nations League A and not just because Belgium is the home of waffles, chocolate and (strong) beer.
The self-styled Red Flames scorched the self-confidence of this summer’s Euro 2025 second favourites England with a stunning 3-2 win in their traditional Leuven base in April.