Northern Ireland women's manager Michael McArdle has called for his side to evolve and enhance their performances ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Malta. The team travels to the Centenary Stadium following a goalless draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opening fixture, according to the Irish Football Association.
McArdle noted that while the previous clean sheet provided a platform, the squad must improve its attacking threat. Northern Ireland currently sit third in the qualifying group, per the Belfast Telegraph. The manager expects Malta to offer a different tactical challenge compared to previous opponents and has urged his players to adapt their game plan accordingly.
The squad conducted their final training session on Friday evening. Midfielder Chloe McCarron stated the team remains focused on securing three points to maintain their momentum in the qualifying campaign, according to the Newsletter. Northern Ireland will assess the fitness of several players before naming the starting eleven for the 18:00 BST kick-off.
