Conor Bradley hoping to push Liverpool claims with Northern Ireland performances

Conor Bradley will lead out Northern Ireland against Bulgaria on Tuesday night hoping his impressive performances for his country can help him earn more playing time at Liverpool.

The 21-year-old will take the captain’s armband again when Michael O’Neill’s side host Bulgaria, getting to do so in front of supporters for the first time after Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Belarus was played behind closed doors in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.

It will be another proud moment for the Castlederg-born player, with his mum and sister due to be among the crowd at Windsor Park.

Our skipper faces the media in Belfast ahead of taking the armband for the first time in front of the Green and White Army tomorrow