The mother of Roscommon soccer player Heather Payne says there's huge excitement in Australia ahead of tomorrow's meeting with the host nation in the women's soccer World Cup.
Heather who's from south Roscommon is on the panel for Ireland and is likely to line out for their first match tomorrow.
Members of her family including her parents have arrived in Sydney in the past hours ahead of tomorrow's game.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning Heathers mother Grainne says there's a huge buzz ahead of tomorrow's game
"She's so excited about it. I think it's beginning to hit them. Today they flew from Brisbane to Sydney and we got to meet her in the hotel today down by Darling Harbour. They allowed an hour visit. They're excited but a bit nervous I would say. They're not in an easy group but being honest they're so delighted and it is history being made. Whatever happens, it's great to get to a World Cup and it's only when you're here that you realise how big it is".
