Celin Bizet was a late introduction as Norway thrashed Northern Ireland 4-0 in the first leg of their second-round tie, as they took a healthy step towards the 2025 tournament in Switzerland.
Victory on aggregate will be enough to secure a spot at the finals, which also remains a possibility for Emma Watson and Scotland, after a 0-0 draw with Finland in Edinburgh, in which our midfielder played the final half hour.
The contest between Wales and Republic of Ireland is also evenly poised at the midway mark, following a 1-1 draw in Friday’s fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium, with Hayley Ladd completing 90 minutes for the hosts.