Women's World Cup: NI all set to face North Macedonia in the first of two qualifiers in four days

Northern Ireland women in training in North Macedonia
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 25th Nov 2021
Last updated 25th Nov 2021

Northern Ireland's senior women's team are in North Macedonia for the first of a World Cup qualifying double header.

Kenny Shiels' side go into the game in Skopje as favourites having already won two matches and drawn one in the campaign.

NI women in training in North Macedonia

However, the manager has cautioned against any complacency as they bid to cement their place in the group. Northern Ireland currently sit third in Group D behind Austria and England.

NI women in training in North Macedonia

The good news for Shiels is the return of Birmingham City defender Rebecca Holloway from injury.

The two sides meet again in Belfast on Monday night.