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

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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...