In Dublin, the Villa defender matched that effort with a fierce header off a corner kick. In something telling of her comments, she emphasized the need to clean things up in the back and not concede.

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Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Carla Ward admits she’s prepared to accept some blips as her methods work their way into Ireland’s psyche. The former Aston Villa and Birmingham City boss ...