“We do miss Diarmuid but it wasn’t a big upheaval. I think people expected us to drop off a bit but we came together and used it as extra motivation to succeed,” the former Leeds United Ladies keeper said,
“I think both teams are going into the cup final in very much the same kind of form. Sion have done really well to get to the final – as have we – and they are a very competitive side.”
Higgins, who has made 87 appearances for Northern Ireland, is expecting a physical encounter at Seaview.
“Speed would be their biggest attribute and they are a very fit bunch of girls who can cause teams a lot of problems,” she continued.
“Nicole has made a great impact on their team and it was great to see her playing in the World Cup. She will no doubt be using her experience to help the Swifts players, as I will be with my team-mates.
“To lift the trophy and bring success to the club would be a great achievement and one that we would all take a great sense of pride in. I came to the Glens to win big trophies and this is a good opportunity to do that.”