Katie McCabe gave a positive injury update as the Republic of Ireland jetted off to the World Cup in Australia on Friday.
The Ireland captain reported she was “feeling good” and that “everything is looking really positive” after she went off injured with an ankle issue during Thursday’s clash with France.
The 3-0 loss for Vera Pauw’s side at Dublin’s Tallaght Stadium saw Arsenal’s McCabe come off due to the problem in the 29th minute.
READ MORE: Ireland 0-3 France: Katie McCabe hobbles off in disappointing World Cup send-off for Girls in green
Speaking to Sky Sports News on Friday as she and her team-mates prepared to fly from Dublin Airport to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, McCabe said: “I’m feeling good.
“I basically was running through and I kind of rolled my ankle, but I’ve been for scans and stuff this morning and everything is looking really positive.
“So I’m in a good place and hopefully will be back on the pitch early next week.”
Asked if she would have to miss a few days’ training, the versatile 27-year-old said: “Depends on how I go on the flight, hopefully it doesn’t blow up. I think maybe a day or two, but I am feeling good, which is nice.”
Ireland, playing at a major tournament for the first time in their history, open their World Cup campaign by facing Australia in Sydney on July 20.
Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts
