Daniel Ballard to captain North as Jonny Evans misses Andorra tie
Jonny Evans will play no part in Northern Ireland's friendly against Andorra on Tuesday night with Daniel Ballard set to take the captain’s armband in Murcia.
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Michael O'Neill: No regrets for trusting Northern Ireland youngsters in Spain rout
Michael O'Neill insisted he had no regrets about pitting his young Northern Ireland players against Spain as they will benefit in the long term from Saturday's 5-1 defeat.
Spain loss will help Northern Ireland’s learning curve – Conor Bradley
Liverpool star Conor Bradley believes Northern Ireland will learn from their 5-1 beating at the hands of Euro 2024-bound Spain as they look ahead to next year’s World Cup qualifiers.
Pedri Gonzalez Brace Helps Spain Thrash Northern Ireland Before Euros
Pedri Gonzalez struck twice for Spain as they thumped Northern Ireland 5-1 in their final friendly ahead of Euro 2024 on Saturday. Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Oyarzabal also netted for Luis de la Fuente's side in Mallorca, with wingers Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal oozing menace on the flanks. Spain, in a Euros 'group of death' with Italy, Croatia and Albania, are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time. "I've worked hard to be in good shape at the end of the season," Pedri told Radio Marca.
Northern Ireland thrashed by Spain despite taking early lead
Daniel Ballard’s early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset, but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out 5-1 winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up.
Spain overcome early scare to thrash Northern Ireland
Daniel Ballard's early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out comfortable winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up.
Kieran McKenna: From Fermanagh to Premier League management, via Old Trafford
Kieran McKenna's remarkable achievement in leading Ipswich Town to back-to-back promotions will have surprised many people, but Jose Mourinho will not be one of them.
Euro 2025 qualifying: France beat Sweden to top Group 3, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland win
While the Republic of Ireland were beaten 2-0 at home to England, France went top of Euro 2025 qualifying League A Group 3 thanks to a 1-0 win in Sweden.