It may have ended in a narrow defeat but the Republic of Ireland can take a lot of positives from Vera Pauw's first international friendly game as they lost 1-0 to Denmark.

In what will be Vera Pauw’s first friendly international with the Republic of Ireland, the game against Denmark on Thursday night is seen as the beginning of preparations for a new campaign.

Grassroots clubs around the country will be able to attain UEFA certification for their coaches as part of a new European-wide roll-out of the UEFA C Licence.