Lauryn features as Faroe Islands negotiated

Meath girl Lauryn Grier helped the Republic of Ireland Women's u-17 to victory last night as the team displayed quality in Turner's Cross where they overcame Faroe Islands 6-0 in their UEFA European Championship opening Group 10 qualifier.

Three goals from Carla McManus, two from Alannah McEvoy and one from Orla Casey ensured Dave Bell's side seized control of their first of three UEFA European Championship Qualifying Round games.

The three points will give Ireland confidence that they can qualify for the Elite Round as they prepare for Friday night's action against Belarus in Turner's Cross.

Republic of Ireland: Turner; Lobato (Mannix 48), Doyle, Fahey, Grier (Casey 72); Mackey, Ruddy, Toland; Payne, McEvoy, Carolan (McManus 56).