Marissa Sheva glad to be back playing her part for the Republic of Ireland
Portland Thorns player celebrated her return to the international stage for the first time in 15 months with a goal against Georgia
![Marissa Sheva: 'That [my recall] has energised me because this is my favourite place to be, these are my favourite group of girls.' Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images.](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/SZXGDE3DUM3VFVH7ZZCXOAOYYM.jpg?auth=ddbbe9d6516f66dd62b46a74932fc63c57a5ba036cf8095d6c90e7a152923081&smart=true&width=1024&height=683)
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