Katie McCabe emphasized resilience after Ireland's 2-1 defeat to France in Tallaght Stadium, stating the team "can't feel sorry for ourselves" despite the result. McCabe scored her 32nd international goal via a slick move involving Emily Murphy, who provided the assist after winning possession in midfield.

Murphy, 23, has emerged as a key attacker, with McCabe praising her ability to "link play" and create chances. The loss marks Ireland's second Group A2 game, with manager Carla Ward highlighting the competition's openness: "Poland and the Netherlands are strong, but we proved we belong.", she said, vowing to build momentum before Saturday's clash with the Netherlands.