In March 2008, Northern Ireland sealed a comfortable 4-1 friendly victory over the Georgians at Windsor Park – Kyle Lafferty scored a brace while David Healy and Linfield striker Peter Thompson were also on the scoresheet.
It marked Thompson’s sole international goal across his eight appearances while Healy was presented with a special award before kick-off by UEFA president Michel Platini to mark his record-breaking 13 goals during Euro 2008 qualifying.
Nigel Worthington named a talented Northern Ireland line-up for the clash in Belfast – but where are they all now?
1. Maik Taylor
Maik Taylor made 88 appearances for Northern Ireland between 1999 and 2011 and established himself as an international legend. Having enjoyed a successful club career - Taylor played in the Premier League for Southampton, Fulham and Birmingham City - he has moved into coaching and is currently on Birmingham's staff. Photo: Julian Finney
2. Chris Baird
Chris Baird made his Northern Ireland debut in 2003 and went on to earn 79 caps - he was named in Michael O'Neill's squad for Euro 2016. He made 127 Premier League appearances for Fulham and also played in England's top-flight for Southampton and West Brom. Baird has moved into scouting and currently works for Manchester City after previously holding a role at Southampton. Photo: Jonathan Porter
3. Aaron Hughes
Northern Ireland captain for the win over Georgia, legendary defender Hughes amassed 112 international caps and is another who featured at Euro 2016. Hughes spent the majority of his career in the Premier League, enjoying spells at Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Fulham. He was appointed as the Irish FA's Technical Director in November 2022 and still serves in the role. Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
4. Stephen Craigan
Stephen Craigan played 54 times for Northern Ireland between 2003 and 2011 alongside spending the entirety of his club career in Scotland at Motherwell and Partick Thistle. He has held coaching roles in Northern Ireland's youth set-up and Motherwell alongside working as a commentator for national team games and in Scottish football. Craigan joined Aberdeen's coaching staff under Stephen Robinson in June and is also leading the development of the club's young players. Photo: Mike Hewitt