Uncapped Healy earns Republic of Ireland call-up

Uncapped Adelaide United forward Erin Healy has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Turkey and Slovenia.

San Diego-born Healy, who qualifies through her Monaghan-born grandfather, scored eight goals in her first A-League season and was named Adelaide’s player of the year.

Louise Quinn has been included despite announcing her retirement last month. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) says Quinn will “bring her leadership to the squad ahead of retiring this summer”.

Megan Connolly is recalled after missing the wins over Greece in April because of injury, but Heather Payne, Leanne Kiernan, Tara O’Hanlon, Jamie Finn, Lily Agg and Jess Ziu are sidelined.

Captain Katie McCabe will link up with the squad following her involvement with Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona.

The Republic of Ireland face Turkey away on 30 May before hosting group leaders Slovenia in Cork on 3 June (both 17:00 BST) in their final Nations League game.

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Unattached), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic).

Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Louise Quinn (Unattached), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Megan Campbell (Unattached), Katie McCabe (Arsenal).

Midfielders: Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne).