The Republic of Eire made historical past once they certified for the World Cup in 2023 for the primary time ever. Nonetheless, they have been unable to progress from the group, crushed by co-hosts Australia and Canada, earlier than drawing with Nigeria.
Three years on, Ward now has the possibility to guide the group again to the largest stage in worldwide soccer.
“You’ve got seen how I’ve spoken within the final two years and with immense satisfaction on this job,” she continued.
“I am right here as a result of I wish to get to a World Cup and I feel we have made large strides and steps as a nation, and it might be the cherry on the cake, however, look we have 4 video games, 4 cup finals.
“We have now to offer all the pieces, blood, sweat and tears. We have now to go away all the pieces on the market in all the pieces we do and if we try this, we have each probability.”
The 2-legged tie towards Kazakhstan begins with a visit to the Astana Enviornment on Friday, 9 October (12:00 BST) earlier than the return fixture in Cork 4 days later.
The Republic of Eire are unbeaten at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, however Ward is taking nothing as a right towards a Kazakhstan facet ranked 98th on this planet.
“We have now to go up one other stage, we’ve to guarantee that we’re performing, and we’re targeted on the highest stage.
“If we try this then we’ll get the job executed. We have an unbelievable squad which are vastly proficient and they’re going to take care of one another.
“I feel anybody that is available in that can know their position I feel we’re actually clear with what we do, what we would like and the way we play.”