Canada's bid to ignite their Women's World Cup campaign is set to be boosted by the return of Chelsea midfielder Jessie Fleming for the clash with Ireland on Wednesday.

The Olympic champions started their tournament after being held to a goalless draw by Nigeria.

With Fleming on the sidelines with a calf injury, Canada failed to create many clear opportunities and had to settle for a point in a tight Group B which also has co-hosts Australia.

She has been tipped to start against Ireland, after taking part in Canada's training session in Perth on Monday, where her right calf was taped, "Jessie fully trained yesterday," Canada coach Bev Priestman told reporters Tuesday of Fleming, Canada's player of the year in 2021 and 2022.

"We have one more session before tomorrow, but I would expect Jessie to be available."

Canada will face a determined Ireland who impressed on their World Cup debut against Australia in front of 75 000 fans in Sydney. Australia won 1-0 thanks to a penalty but were holding on at the end.

"They're a team full of heart, spirit and passion," Priestman said of the Irish. 

"They are very well-drilled and difficult to break down.

"We've got to respect Ireland. By no means are we going into this game thinking this is going to be an easy game." She added.