Video: Gareth McAuley returns as Corry Evans and Gavin Whyte are ruled out

Michael O'Neill has confirmed both Corry Evans and Gavin Whyte have not recovered in time to face Belarus on Sunday night.
By Steven Crawford
Published 23rd Mar 2019, 13:18 BST
Updated 23rd Mar 2019, 13:26 BST
Gareth McAuley came through training on Saturday morning and is available for selection againGareth McAuley came through training on Saturday morning and is available for selection again
Gareth McAuley came through training on Saturday morning and is available for selection again

The midfielders missed Northern Ireland's 2-0 win over Estonia in the first EURO 2020 qualifier on Thursday night.

Speaking on Saturday lunch time O'Neill confirmed they would both miss out again on Sunday, however, Rangers defender Gareth McAuley has recovered from injury and came through a training session.

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"Corry and Gavin will both miss out as they won't be fit," said O'Neill.

"Gareth has recovered from his injury though and will be added to the 23-man squad from the Estonia game.

"We have a few other bumps and bruises but nothing to really concern us."

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