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She has just returned from her scholarship in the United States. Key striker Laura Hislop also returns to the squad, having been absent for last month's games against Scotland and Germany due to exam commitments.
King will have to plan for the game without current eircom player of the year Michelle O'Brien, who will miss the game because of a calf complaint. Yvonne Treacy continues to be sidelined with a long-term ligament injury.
The Republic go into the game against Group Four joint-leaders Russia spurred on by their display away to Germany, where they held the reigning European Champions to a narrow 1-0 victory. The Germans had won their previous three group games by at least four goals, including a 5-1 triumph over Russia, but Ireland produced a heroic performance in Cottbuss and almost snatched a draw.
“There is a big expectation that the girls can maintain the form they showed against Germany for this match against Russia,” said manager King. “If they show that same commitment, effort and skill next week as they did during the German game, I'll be delighted.”
Republic of Ireland Squad:
Emma Byrne (Arsenal)
Sarah Peters (Michigan Phoenix)
Dolores Deasley (Long Island Fury)
Marie Curtin (Hofstra University)
Sharon Boyle (Raheny United)
Sonya Hughes (New Hampshire Phantoms/Franklin Pierce)
Laura Hislop New Hampshire Phantoms/Franklin Pierce)
Ciara Grant (Arsenal FC)
Elaine O'Connor (Long Island Fury)
Kacey O'Driscoll (Kerry)
Claire Scanlan (Bristol Academy WFC)
Alisha Moran (New York Athletic Club)
Olivia O'Toole (Raheny United)
Edel Malone (Hofstra University)
Diane Caldwell (Raheny United)
Kate Taylor (Peamount)
Aine O' Gorman (Stella Maris)
Emma Griffin (Waterford IT)