Ireland face Scotland on Friday 7th July at Raith Rovers’ Stark Park ground in their final game before the 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign begins in September.
Celtic midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn returns to the squad as well as Shelbourne forward Leanne Kiernan, who has recently recovered from hamstring injury.
Sunderland forward Steph Roche has been included in the squad but will face a fitness test, having also sustained a hamstring injury on the final day of the WSL Spring Series.
UCD forward Dearbhaile Beirne, Peamount United forward Heather Payne and Cork City goalkeeper Amanda Budden all remain in the squad, having impressed during the Iceland camp.
Head Coach Colin Bell told fai.ie: “It is the final game before we start our World Cup qualification campaign, so it is important we continue to improve on the form we’ve shown this year.
“I was really impressed with the spirit and determination shown against a strong Iceland side in difficult conditions and I’ll be looking for the same qualities in Scotland for what should be another difficult test. Scotland are currently in a pre-European Championships camp, whilst our players will be coming back from holiday.
“The individual responsibility of my players will be vital and I’ve every confidence that the players will be well prepared for the game.
“We’ve brought Ruesha Littlejohn back into the squad as well as Leanne Kiernan. We’ve got to assess Stephanie’s fitness ahead of the match considering her injury in the final game of the season and a decision will be made in due course.
“I’d also like to thank Houston Dash for making Denise O’Sullivan available for selection outside of the international window. “
Republic of Ireland squad v Scotland
Goalkeepers: Marie Hourihan (Manchester City), Emma Byrne (Brighton and Hove Albion), Amanda Budden (Cork City WFC).
Defenders: Harriet Scott (Reading WFC), Sophie Perry (Brighton and Hove Albion), Diane Caldwell (SC Sand), Louise Quinn (Arsenal Ladies), Niamh Fahey (Chelsea WFC), Megan Campbell (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Karen Duggan (UCD Waves), Denise O’Sullivan (Houston Dash), Megan Connolly (Florida State University), Ruesha Littlejohn (Celtic), Roma McLaughlin (Shelbourne Ladies), Stephanie Roche (Sunderland Ladies), Alex Kavanagh (Shelbourne Ladies).
Forwards: Aine O’Gorman (UCD Waves), Dearbhaile Beirne (UCD Waves), Leanne Kiernan (Shelbourne Ladies), Heather Payne (Peamount United), Katie McCabe (Arsenal Ladies).
