Vera Pauw insists Ireland are ready to trade blows with best in the world USA ahead of crunch pair of friendlies

VERA PAUW has protected her fighters as they built up their record. Now she reckons they are ready to trade punches with an undisputed champ - even if it carries the risk of suffering a big K.O. 3 Vera Pauw has protected her fighters as they built up their record. 3 Now she reckons they are ready to trade punches with an undisputed champ - even if it carries the risk of suffering a big K.O. 3 Yesterday, Pauw named a 27-strong Ireland squad for two friendlies against World Cup holders USA. Credit: The Mega Agency Yesterday, Pauw named a…