LAST UPDATE | 23 Jul 2023

IRELAND’S WOMEN’S NATIONAL team arrived in Perth today as they continue their first ever FIFA World Cup campaign. 

The girls in green take on Canada in their second Group B clash on Wednesday in the city’s Rectangular Stadium. 

The squad trained at a nearby club this evening, local time, having travelled straight there from the airport. 

They were greeted by a crowd of Irish supporters waving flags and holding banners.

Social media posts show the players using the flight to have some fun, with Lucy Quinn and Ruesha Littlejohn dressing up as the cabin crew and serving other members of the group. 

However, there are some concerns in the camp. 

This morning, it emerged that Louise Quinn is wearing a protective boot following a knock to her left leg during Thursday’s game against Australia. 

However, the centurion is expected to train tomorrow and play a full role on Wednesday. 

Quinn had ice on her foot — along with a “shiner” around her right eye — in the mixed zone after Thursday’s game at Stadium Australia, Sydney, but assured reporters it was nothing to worry about.

An FAI statement read: “Defender Louise Quinn travelled from Brisbane to Perth on Sunday wearing a protective boot following a knock picked up in Ireland’s 1-0 loss to Australia.

“She is due to train with the squad on Monday and is expected to be available for the game against Canada on Wednesday.”

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While the team trained on the pitch tonight, Quinn had a session in the pool. 

With reporting from Sinéad O’Carroll in Perth