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‘She’s not the coach’: Ireland’s Vera Pauw admits to touchline row with McCabe

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Ireland's Katie McCabe asks Vera Pauw (right) to make changes against Nigeria
Ireland's Katie McCabe asked for changes during the game against Nigeria but Vera Pauw (right) chose to wait. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/INPHO/Shutterstock

The Republic of Ireland’s manager, Vera Pauw, admitted she had a disagreement on the touchline with her captain, Katie McCabe, during the goalless draw against Nigeria on Monday.

As Ireland battled hard for their first World Cup point, McCabe had called on her manager to bring on fresh legs around the 70th minute. Pauw ignored the request and did not make a change until the 82nd minute, despite her team being placed under pressure.

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