Abbie Larkin says it’s “amazing” that she can be a professional footballer in the League of Ireland - and she is already feeling the benefits of her status change on the pitch.
The Shamrock Rovers youngster was away last month with Vera Pauw’s senior Ireland squad in Spain last month and featured in the scoreless friendly draw with China.
Despite just training a few weeks with the Hoops in pre-season before the trip, the 17-year-old felt fitter and sharper than ever during the 10-day camp in Marbella.
