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Michael Scully

Vera Pauw forced into one change to her Ireland squad for US trip

Birmingham City's Lucy Quinn has been added to the Republic of Ireland's two friendlies with USA after Lily Agg was forced to withdraw from the squad through injury.

Midfielder Quinn, 29, was included in the 27-strong squad for the two-game trip after Agg sustained an ankle injury while on club duty with the London City Lionesses.

Vera Pauw's squad had a recovery session this morning ahead of flying to the States.

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Ireland's fixtures against the world's top ranked side will take place on Saturday (7.30pm Irish time) and Wednesday (12.30am Irish time).

The games are a big part of Pauw's preparations for the Women's World Cup, with Ireland kicking off the finals against hosts Australia in Sydney on July 20.

Ireland squad

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (Brighton & Hove Albion), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes)

Defenders: Harriet Scott (Birmingham City), Jessie Stapleton (Shelbourne), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Diane Caldwell (Reading), Claire O'Riordan (Celtic), Hayley Nolan (London City Lionesses), Tara O’Hanlon (Peamount United), Áine O’Gorman (Shamrock Rovers)

Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Ruesha Littlejohn (Aston Villa), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Ciara Grant (Hearts), Roma McLaughlin (Fortuna Hjorring)

Forwards: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Abbie Larkin (Shamrock Rovers), Amber Barrett (Potsdam Turbine), Kyra Carusa (London City Lionesses), Marissa Sheva (Washington Spirit), Alannah McEvoy (Shamrock Rovers)

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