Craig Cathcart named captain of injury-hit Northern Ireland
Craig Cathcart has been named captain of a depleted Northern Ireland as injuries take their toll on Michael O’Neill’s squad ahead of Thursday’s Euro 2024 qualifier away to San Marino.
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Northern Ireland boss looks to Paddy McNair as Euro qualifying campaign begins
Michael O’Neill wants Paddy McNair to head a new generation of leaders within the Northern Ireland squad as they look to a future when the stalwarts of the last decade are no longer around.
Michael O’Neill names Jonny Evans in Northern Ireland squad for qualifiers
Michael O’Neill is confident Jonny Evans will be fit to lead Northern Ireland into their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign later this month despite an injury which has kept the Leicester defender out since November.
Davis ruled out for season
Rangers midfielder Steven Davis has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Ian Baraclough optimistic despite frustrating defeat to Greece
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough insisted his side are still making progress but there was no denying Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to Greece in Athens was a step backwards.
Northern Ireland slump to third defeat of Nations League campaign in Greece
Northern Ireland slumped to their third defeat of a poor Nations League campaign as they were beaten 3-1 by Greece in Athens, only spared a relegation play-off as Kosovo thrashed Cyprus 5-1.
Kyle Lafferty’s Northern Ireland career ‘not necessarily’ over despite squad axe
Ian Baraclough has insisted Kyle Lafferty can still have a Northern Ireland future after the veteran Kilmarnock striker was sent home from the squad on Friday morning.
Bolton Wanderers duo selected for Northern Ireland duty ahead of Nations League clashes
Bolton Wanderers duo Dion Charles and Conor Bradley have both been called up by Northern Ireland for their upcoming Nations League clashes.