Captain leads out team in opener against co-hosts AustraliaMcCabe: ‘It’s crazy to think we’re actually here now’
Republic of Ireland’s captain Katie McCabe said the Irish supporters have made the team feel like they have a “home away from home” ahead of their World Cup debut on Thursday. Fans turned out in their numbers to greet Vera Pauw’s side as they touched down in Sydney ahead of their opener against the co-hosts Australia.
“It is crazy to think we’re actually here now,” McCabe said. “We only landed a short while ago, greeted by a number of Irish fans … to see the numbers that have travelled and the pictures of how much support we have here, it’s really special. I think the whole team feel that, not just the players but the staff as well. We want to do the nation proud.”
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