Women's Nations League: McLaughlin handed Republic call-up for Albania games
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Delight for Erin McLaughlin after making his first appearance for the Republic against Zambia in June
Erin McLaughlin has been brought into the Republic of Ireland squad for the Women's Nations League double-header against Albania later this month.
The 20-year-old Peamount United midfielder made her Republic debut in the friendly win over Zambia in June.
Niamh Fahey, Aoife Mannion, Claire Walsh, Tara O'Hanlon, Roma McLaughlin, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan are all ruled out because of injury.
The Republic top their group after winning their two opening games.
Interim manager Eileen Gleeson saw her side start with a 4-0 away win over Hungary followed by a 3-0 victory against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Gleeson has named a 26-strong squad for the 27 October encounter against third-placed Albania at Tallaght Stadium and the return match in Shkoder four days later.
McLaughlin is called into the squad after helping Peamount win the Women's Premier Division title with two games to spare.
Republic of Ireland squad:
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes).
Defenders: Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Claire O'Riordan (Standard Liege), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Megan Campbell (Everton).
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Sinead Farrelly (NJ/NY Gotham), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Heather Payne (Everton), Izzy Atkinson (West Ham United), Erin McLaughlin (Peamount United).
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Abbie Larkin (Glasgow City), Saoirse Noonan (Durham WFC), Emily Whelan (Glasgow City).