Vera Pauw has promised to make Ireland proud of her side at this summer’s World Cup, after admitting that cutting her squad was the “worst day” of her career.
The Girls in Green boss - an ex-Scotland, Netherlands, Russia and South Africa chief - also described her 23-strong group as the most balanced squad she ever managed.
Pauw yesterday confirmed her final-23 for next month’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand, and spoke of her heartache at omitting some key players.