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Republic of Ireland call up Hopcroft for play-off

Carla Ward has selected Crystal Palace midfielder Shanade Hopcroft for the upcoming World Cup play-off matches against Kazakhstan, utilizing her eligibility via her grandmother from County Sligo. The squad will also welcome back Heather Payne after a year-long absence, though several key figures are unavailable for the opening leg in Astana due to suspensions and injuries.

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