Lily Agg accepts Ireland’s first call ahead of the Swedish qualifiers
Lily Agg has been called up to the Irish squad for the first time.
The 28-year-old Brighton-born midfielder qualifies to represent Ireland through his Cork-born grandmother.
Agg currently plays for London City Lionesses and is one of 27 players included.
Injuries exclude the likes of Diane Caldwell and Savannah McCarthy, but Chloe Mustaki and Abbie Larkin retain their places after making their debuts last month.
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Ireland meets Sweden in a decisive qualifying match on Tuesday week in Gothenburg and is behind its opponents with eight points.
The Swedes – ranked second in the world – are at a maximum of 15 points from their five matches so far.
Ireland have seven points in their four matches.
The group winner goes straight to next year’s tournament, while the runner-up wins a playoff spot.
The Irish squad will report to the camp next Tuesday, before flying to Sweden on Saturday week.
Troop of the Republic of Ireland
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (Brighton & Hove Albion), Eve Badana (DLR Waves)
Defender: Harriet Scott (Birmingham City), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Claire Walsh (Glasgow City), Chloe Mustaki (Shelbourne), Megan Campbell (Liverpool), รine O’Gorman (Peamount United)
Midfielder: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ruesha Littlejohn (Aston Villa), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Ciara Grant (Rangers), Jess Ziu (Shelbourne) , Lily Agg (London City Lionesses), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Isibeal Atkinson (Celtic)
Forward: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Kyra Carusa (HB Hoge), Amber Barrett (FC Koln), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Ellen Molloy (Wexford Youths), Abbie Larkin (Shelbourne)