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Patten confident Ireland adapting to 'intense' new plan

Republic of Ireland defenders Anna Patten and Megan Campbell were both upbeat after the Nations League defeat of Greece, confident the players are beginning to understand Carla Ward's vision for the team.

Soccer • 09 Apr

Anna Patten (R) with Jessie Stapleton at the Cardiff City Stadium

Patten confident home fans will give Ireland advantage

Anna Patten believes the Republic of Ireland hold the advantage ahead of their second-leg battle with Wales in the race to make it to next year's Euros in Switzerland.

Soccer • 30 Nov 24

Courtney Brosnan after making another save at Goodison Park, this time from Fuka Nagano

Brosnan shines as Reds come unstuck at Goodison Park

Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan put in a fantastic display as Everton hauled themselves off the bottom of the Women's Super League table by beating Liverpool 1-0 to move up to ninth place.

Soccer • 17 Nov 24

Anna Patten: 'You can't switch off at any moment'

'A massive step up' - Patten loving life in green

Anna Patten has been operating at the top end of the game for a long time now, having come through the Arsenal academy and then moved Aston Villa in the Women's Super League. But nothing prepared her for the challenges of the international stage.

Soccer • 23 Oct 24

Anna Patten (L) poses for a selfie with fans at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Patten driven by family ties and personal ambitions

Anna Patten said family bonds made Tuesday evening's 3-1 win against France all the sweeter as she targeted more glory days on the mission to make Euro 2025.

Soccer • 18 Jul 24

(L to R): Denise O'Sullivan, Anna Patten and Aoife Mannion line up at Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz

Patten insists Ireland are singing from same hymn sheet

Anna Patten admitted she had to hold it together emotionally as she belted out Amhrán na bhFiann before the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2025 qualifier against France in Metz.

Soccer • 06 Apr 24

Katie McCabe (L) with Anna Patten in relaxed mood before kick-off

Team news: Patten makes debut in Metz showdown

Anna Patten will make her Republic of Ireland debut against France in tonight's Euro 2025 qualifier at Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Anna Patten has received international clearance to represent Ireland

De Búrca: Newcomer Patten can make instant Irish impact

Niamh Fahey's absence from the Republic of Ireland's daunting Euro 2025 qualifying group openers against France and England is a blow but former international Méabh De Búrca is tipping newcomer Anna Patten to make an instant impact.

Soccer • 03 Apr 24

Aston Villa defender Anna Patten is set to feature for Ireland

Patten receives clearance to play for Ireland

Anna Patten is excited to integrate into the Republic of Ireland squad after receiving international clearance from FIFA.

Soccer • 01 Apr 24

Anna Patten