Carla Ward will take on the role with immediate effect on a deal that will run through the campaign for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan was taken to hospital and is set to undergo a scan after sustaining a shin injury.

McCabe suffered the injury just two weeks before the World Cup

The Dutchwoman has previously strongly refuted the claims made in a report on misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League relating to the period she was in charge of Houston Dash.

The visitors had led at half-time following Courtney Brosnan’s own goal.

Captain Katie McCabe, and three American based players – Denise O’Sullivan, Marissa Sheva and Sinead Farrelly are named in the squad but will not join up with the rest of the team until after the friendly against Zambia on June 22nd in Tallaght Stadium. 

Playing the world's best teams in friendlies has served as good preparation for Ireland in recent years, and several players will be looking to impress against some of the best players in the world.