Eileen Gleeson’s team fell 2-1 to Wales in the second leg of their play-off final at the Aviva Stadium. Despite Anna Patten’s late goal, Wales advanced thanks to a Hannah Cain penalty and a strike from Carrie Jones.

Northern Ireland’s chances of reaching next summer’s finals were also extinguished, as Norway secured a dominant 3-0 win in Oslo, following their 4-0 victory in Belfast on Friday.

Scotland faced similar disappointment, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Finland in their play-off clash