NI defender already big hit on international stage as stunning strike for club goes viral

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The Northern Ireland Women's football team are getting set for their latest World Cup qualifier.

They face the Republic in Dublin on Friday night.

Defender Billie Simpson has already been hitting international headlines this month for her club Cliftonville Ladies.

The 26-year-old scored a sensational goal from her own half and it's gone viral after being broadcast by media outlets across the globe.

It's now being tipped as a possible contender for FIFA world goal of the year! Over to Billie...

Here's Reds official, Clare Kirkwood...

Billie's Cliftonville teammate and national team captain Marissa Callaghan has also been singing her praises...

 

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