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Mark McCadden

Hampden Park hero Amber Barrett seals switch to Standard Liege ahead of World Cup

Ireland striker Amber Barrett has made a big move ahead of the World Cup - by joining Belgian Cup winners Standard Liege.

The Donegal native will arrive at her new club after Ireland’s campaign in Australia, which kicks off against the co-hosts in Sydney on July 20.

Barrett spent four seasons in Germany, first with Koln and then with Turbine Potsdam, who were relegated from the Bundesliga last season.

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“Absolutely thrilled to have joined this historic club,” she tweeted on Tuesday.

Standard Liege finished third in the Belgian top-tier last season and won the cup.

First up for Barrett is the matter of making Vera Pauw’s final 23-player squad for the World Cup.

The Hampden Park hero - and former Peamount striker - has been included in a 31-strong training squad ahead of friendlies against Zambia on June 22 and France on July 6.

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