Liverpool boss Matt Beard has hailed the return to fitness of Ireland duo Niamh Fahey and Leanne Kiernan.
The pair have made timely comebacks from injury - and with two league games remaining they can both put their names in the frame for this summer’s World Cup.
Kiernan hadn’t played since she suffered a devastating ankle injury against Chelsea last September, while Fahey had been absent since January.
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They both returned to the matchday squad for last weekend’s 2-1 win over Manchester City, a result that guaranteed the Reds’ Women’s Super League survival.
And while neither made it off the bench, Beard hinted at a role for the pair in Liverpool’s remaining games against Aston Villa and Manchester United.
“I’ll have Niamh Fahey back fully fit, Leanne as well, and all of a sudden I’ve got options and a real good attacking threat,” said Beard.
“That has been our Achilles heel most of the season – not having that attacking threat.”
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