Uncapped Healy earns Republic of Ireland call-up

Erin Healy, an uncapped Adelaide United player, has been named in Ireland’s starting line-up for the upcoming Nations League games against Slovenia and Turkey.

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

Louise Quinn, who announced her retirement last month, has been included in the announcement. Quinn will “bring her leadership to the squad” ahead of her retirement this summer, according to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).

Megan Connolly is recalled after suffering an injury that prevented her from playing against Greece in April, but she is also injured against Heather Payne, Leanne Kiernan, Tara O’Hanlon, Jamie Finn, Lily Agg, and Jess Ziu.

Following her participation with Arsenal in Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona, captain Katie McCabe will join the squad.

In their final Nations League game, the Republic of Ireland travels to Slovenia on May 30 (both 17:00 BST) before playing in Cork on June 3 (both 17:00 BST).

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), and Katie McCabe (Arsenal).

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