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Northern Ireland's Ciaron Brown celebrates scoring against Ukraine across the UEFA Nations League. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

Ciaron Brown kept promise to daughter with Northern Ireland goals

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is preparing his side for two crucial Nations League games against Ukraine and Hungary. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

'Massive carrot' for Northern Ireland, says Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland's Ciaron Brown scores against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland star feels international success 'was a long time coming'

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Stoke City boss provides 'I’m told it was cramp' update after NI star limped off

Northern Ireland’s Josh Magennis at training. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Clean sheets and Galbraith back: Talking points as Northern Ireland host Georgia

Kieran Morrison helping Northern Ireland to victory over Ukraine across Friday's UEFA Nations League game. (Photo by Peter Kollar/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill hails Northern Ireland 'great performance' against Ukraine

Northern Ireland fans in Slovakia before Friday night's UEFA Nations League game against Ukraine

GALLERY: Northern Ireland fans in Slovakia for Nations League clash

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Key player set to miss Northern Ireland's Nations League clash with Ukraine

Northern Ireland's Ceadach O’Neill prepares for Friday's Nations League fixture against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Bookings and reduced crowd – Key talking points as Northern Ireland play Ukraine

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill during a press conference on Thursday at the Štadión Antona Malatinského in Slovakia ahead of their UEFA Nations League game against Ukraine. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

NI boss Michael O'Neill says past success against Ukraine irrelevant

Ukraine's defender Illia Zabarnyi (L). (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images)

Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi prepared for Northern Ireland’s approach

Northern Ireland’s Justin Devenny in action against Hungary. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Justin Devenny believes long international window can help Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reacts on the touchline during the UEFA Nations League draw with Hungary. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland's Michael O'Neill ready for 'challenging' international demands

Northern Ireland enjoying training in Belfast before a packed UEFA Nations League schedule. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland's Ciaron Brown calm over fixture run

Michael O'Neill side will face Ukraine in Slovakia, the Irish Football Association has confirmed

Northern Ireland's venue for away assignment against Ukraine now confirmed

Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Conor Bradley to miss Liverpool's next seven matches 'unless a miracle happens'
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley is set to miss their next seven matches through injury “unless a miracle happens”.
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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill outlined how there's reasons to be optimistic for the upcoming World Cup play-off in March next year

Competitive NI should enter World Cup play-off with optimism: O'Neill

Conor Bradley says Northern Ireland will have nothing to fear heading into the World Cup qualifying play-off

Conor Bradley: Northern Ireland have no fear of top-ranked opponents in play-off

Northern Ireland international Brad Lyons

Brad Lyons ‘proud’ as new fan watches his return to Northern Ireland line-up

Frustration for Northern Ireland players after Slovakia's goal on Friday night in Kosice. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Michael O’Neill: 'We'll be ready' as Northern Ireland look to World Cup play-off

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill in Slovakia on Friday during the World Cup qualifying defeat. (Photo by Branislav Racko/AFP via Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill 'there’s a clear push' frustration over Slovakia goal

Northern Ireland's George Saville reacts following the World Cup qualifying loss in Slovakia. (Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

WHAT THEY SAID: Northern Ireland views on Slovakia goal and World Cup play-off

Frustration in Slovakia for Dan Ballard and Northern Ireland during the World Cup qualifying group defeat. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Northern Ireland suffer Slovakia defeat but World Cup play-off to come in March

Northern Ireland fans in Kosice. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

13 of the best pictures as Northern Ireland fans enjoy Slovakia

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill (left) preparing for Friday's World Cup qualifying meeting away to Slovakia. (Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Northern Ireland solutions built on collective strengths and camp consistency

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill (left) with Conor Bradley during a press conference at the Kosicka Futbalova Arena before facing Slovakia across World Cup qualifying. (Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill happy with 'annoying' Northern Ireland label before Slovakia

Ruaidhri Higgins has tipped former Coleraine prodigy Patrick Kelly to be a star on the international stage

How Patrick Kelly reminded Ruaidhri Higgins of former Tottenham Hotspur striker
Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins has tipped Patrick Kelly to be a star on the international stage after receiving his maiden call-up to the Northern Ireland senior squad this week.
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Paul Smyth during Thursday's training session. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Paul Smyth trusting in Northern Ireland tactics and tangibles for Slovakia test

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has high hopes over future progress heading into Friday's World Cup qualifying clash away to Slovakia. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland 'strongest we've been' but dreaming of 'levels to go'

Northern Ireland's Ciaron Brown. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

Ciaron Brown clear Northern Ireland 'trying to win' mindset for Slovakia test

Northern Ireland's Josh Magennis salutes the supporters in Belfast. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland 'means everything' with Josh Magennis close to top-10 milestone

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill's World Cup 'ambition at the start' still Northern Ireland goal

All the players have “real belief” ahead of Northern Ireland’s final two games of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, according to Michael O’Neill

Michael O'Neill highlights Northern Ireland squad camp boost

Michael O'Neill has explained Patrick Kelly's first call-up to the senior Northern Ireland

Patrick Kelly 'ready' for main international stage with NI, says Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill at his squad announcement before facing the closing two World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

'We have to deal with it' - Michael O'Neill reacts to Northern Ireland injuries

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill salutes the supporters at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

One new face in Northern Ireland squad for Slovakia and Luxembourg tests

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Swansea chief 'wouldn't disagree' with 'Premier League' verdict on NI star

Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith applauds the fans following Monday's defeat against Germany at Windsor Park. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Ethan Galbraith says Northern Ireland won't be derailed by Germany defeat

Northern Ireland's Paddy McNair clears the ball from Germany's Joshua Kimmich in Monday's World Cup qualifying match at Windsor Park. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

I wouldn't like to face us in the play-offs, says NI's Paddy McNair

Northern Ireland's Josh Magennis (left) and Dan Ballard frustrated on Monday during the home loss by Germany in Belfast. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

'Galbraith > Wirtz' - Northern Ireland fans' online reaction to Germany loss

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill confronts the referee after Germany defeat. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill gives damning referee report after Germany defeat

Michael O'Neill aware Northern Ireland win over Germany 'a big ask'

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill during a press conference at Windsor Park on Sunday. (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill confident Northern Ireland can cope without Conor Bradley

Northern Ireland fans at Windsor Park on Friday night

GALLERY: Best fan pictures from Northern Ireland vs Slovakia

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Liverpool and Northern Ireland fans unite in praise for Conor Bradley

Trai Hume of Northern Ireland celebrates scoring against Slovakia. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Trai Hume believes clash with Germany even bigger after win over Slovakia

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O’Neill salutes ‘magnificent’ Northern Ireland in victory over Slovakia

Northern Ireland’s Trai Hume celebrates scoring against Slovakia during Friday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park

Northern Ireland boost qualification hopes with win over Slovakia

Conor Bradley (left) and Isaac Price are driving Northern Ireland's World Cup bid. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill highlights 'unbelievable spirit and desire' within NI squad

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill with Daniel Ballard during a press conference at Windsor Park on Thursday. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill won't apply 'must-win' tag to Northern Ireland clash

Germany's Robin Koch and Northern Ireland's Jamie Reid during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Group A match at Rhein Energie Stadium, Cologne. (Photo by PA Wire)

Jamie Reid: Germany performance last month can give Northern Ireland confidence

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is set to mark his 100th game in charge on Monday. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Michael O'Neill shrugs off personal Northern Ireland milestone

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Michael O'Neill issues positive Northern Ireland squad update

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Michael O'Neill explains absence of two strikers from Northern Ireland squad

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill during a press conference on Thursday. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Michael O'Neill backs Josh Magennis to rise to mark on NI return

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