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Elmore and Grant named in Northern Ireland squad

Sparta Prague attacker Kess Elmore headlines five fresh selections chosen by manager Michael McArdle for an upcoming World Cup play-off battle against Portugal. Alongside Elmore, Galway United defender Lucy-Jayne Grant earns a maiden call-up next to domestic standouts Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster, and Charlotte Havern.

The squad must cope with numerous injury setbacks while preparing to host the first leg at Inver Park before traveling for the return fixture.

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