Ward calls on Ireland to 'step up again' against Kazakhstan as O'Sullivan closes in on record

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND manager Carla Ward has issued a rallying cry to her squad ahead of the second leg of their World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan, insisting they must “step up again” despite their insurmountable lead. Ireland take an 8-0 advantage to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday for the second leg with victory almost assured to send them through to a play-off final against either Belgium or Poland. But the Ireland boss is demanding another huge effort, revealing that captain Katie McCabe and star midfielder Denise O’Sullivan will start after missing the first leg.