After a runner‑up finish against Malta, Northern Ireland head into the window with club champions in tow. Players from Birmingham City, Charlton Athletic, Hearts and Burnley bring freshly earned titles and promotions, while Glentoran stars lift the Women's Premiership trophy. Confidence rides high as the squad packs the camp for the upcoming internationals next week.

Manager Jim McArdle highlights the individual triumphs: Birmingham’s Rebecca McKenna, Charlton’s Ellie Mason, Hearts’ Joely Andrews and Burnley’s Brenna McPartlan all earned medals. These successes feed into the squad’s mindset, McArdle says, “high confidence from club achievements can translate into national performance.” The women arrive on a winning streak ahead of Turkey in the group.

Front‑court star Lauren Wade recalls the 2022 Euro run and now adds a Hearts title, saying the positivity will carry into Turkey match. With a win needed to halt a drop to League C, Northern Ireland set sights ahead of the two victories in the final two games the group stage in the squad today.