Roise-tinted specs

Roise Thompson scored her first international goal as Northern Ireland Under 15 Schoolgirls ‘A’ rounded off their Bob Docherty Cup commitments with a 2-0 victory over Wales in yesterday’s Play-Off encounter at Jordanstown.

Cliftonville star Roise – part of the NI side overcome by England on Saturday and Scotland on Sunday – helped ensure her team would sign off on a winning note when she got on the end of Reds team-mate Abbie McHenry’s assist to find the net.

Fellow Solitude talents Shona Davis, Fi Morgan and Rosie Zubier were also involved, while Northern Ireland ‘B’ – who suffered Play-Off disappointment against Scotland – boasted Cliftonville pair Rachael Norney and Erin Montgomery in their ranks.

Rachael Norney and Erin Montgomery

Congratulations are extended to all seven Reds players who played their part in the three-day tournament, which was won by the Republic of Ireland, with special commendation for Roise following her milestone strike.