Southampton FC Women's duo Laura Rafferty and Ciara Watling have been called up to represent Northern Ireland for October's internationals against England and Austria.
The summer signings have enjoyed a successful start to their time on the south coast, playing seven games each as part of Saints' perfect start to the 2021/22 season.
Watling has shown her goalscoring prowess with five goals in seven including a hat-trick at Hounslow during a 9-0 win.
Meanwhile Rafferty has been a mainstay as part of the Saints defence which has conceded just once all season; as well as notching her first two goals for the club last-time-out at home to Keynsham Town.
The pair will be looking to add to their combined 56 Northern Ireland caps at the end of October, with a visit to Wembley to face England before hosting Austria:
England vs Northern Ireland, 5.15pm BST (Wembley Stadium) - Saturday 23rd October
Northern Ireland vs Austria, 7pm BST (Windsor Park) - Tuesday 26th October
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