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Ireland WU19: Mackey keen to make Spanish statement

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Megan Mackey

Midfielder Megan Mackey (pictured above) has captained the team throughout their five consecutive Qualifying Round and Elite Round wins. She scored an excellent goal on Saturday against Serbia, and has enjoyed an impressive Elite Round so far.

"It's brilliant playing with the girls and playing well. We scored eight goals in the past two games so we're playing well. It was nice to get a goal against Serbia, but it's great to see the team playing well".

Mackey is still eligible to play with the Under-19s next season, but is enjoying the responsibility that the captain's armband brings.

"Captaining your country in an amazing thing. It's nice that Dave [Connell] trusts me and has given me these responsibilities. We have captains all over the pitch though."

After recording comfortable wins in the opening two games, Mackey is delighted to have the Spanish game on the horizon, knowing the side must win to advance.

"When the draw came out, nobody gave us a chance of beating them. They're the European champions. We all want to prove them wrong, stand up and be counted. Imagine sending a message across Europe that we've beaten the reigning champions? That would be something."

The Finals take place in Scotland in July, and Mackey has no intention of ending her international season on Tuesday evening, looking to further it by another two months.

"We want to go to the end of July. Some of these girls wont get this opportunity again next year. We have a great bond and work for each other. Hopefully the results come."

Head Coach Dave Connell has a full squad of 20-players to call on for Tuesday's game. Kick-off in Santiago de Compostela is at 17:30 Irish time.

Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19 squad
Goalkeepers: Erica Turner (DLR Waves), Rachael Kelly (Shelbourne)
Defenders: Sadhbh Doyle (Galway WFC), Roisin McGovern (DLR Waves), Rachel Baynes (Galway WFC), Aoife Slattery (Wexford Youths), Leah Brady (Galway WFC), Katie Burdis (DLR Waves)
Midfielders: Lucia Lobato (Galway WFC), Megan Mackey (Brighton & Hove Albion), Chloe Singleton (Galway WFC), Tiegan Ruddy (CCSU), Sinead Donavan (Galway WFC)
Forwards: Alannah McEvoy (Shelbourne), Carla McManus (Kilkenny United), Kelly Brady (World Class), Heather Payne (Bristol City), Niamh Reynolds (Reading) Michelle O'Driscoll (Daytona State University), Keelin McEntee (DLR Waves)

UEFA Women's Under-19 European Championship - Elite Round
03/04 - Hungary 0-4 Republic of Ireland
06/04 - Republic of Ireland 4-0 Serbia
09/04 - Republic of Ireland v Spain, San Lázaro, Santiago de Compostela, KO 18:30 (17:30 Irish time)

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Republic of Ireland - Spain | 2019 - UEFA Under-19 Championship | 2025823
Introduction: 
Despite two 4-0 Elite Round victories against Hungary and Serbia, the Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19s go into Tuesday's game against Spain, knowing a win is needed to qualify for July's UEFA Women's Under-19 European Championship in Scotland.

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