Liverpool ace Conor Bradley’s not the only young star ready to shine for Northern Ireland
Liverpool and Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley has shone since his arrival on the international stage
Sunderland's Daniel Ballard is a candidate to become the long-term captain of Northern Ireland after Steven Davis' retirement
Former Linfield star Trai Hume has regularly caught the eye with his performances for Sunderland and Northern Ireland
Rangers forward Ross McCausland is breaking through and impressing both for club and country
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has a plethora of young talent to call upon
Liverpool sensation Conor Bradley is Northern Ireland’s leading light at just 20 years of age.
But the rampaging right-back is far from the only bright young thing playing under the watchful eye of Michael O’Neill.
As the Kings of Lyon – one by one – hang up their crowns, a new golden generation has emerged. Conor Bradley leading the charge, could this group of players take Northern Ireland to their fifth major tournament?
Daniel Ballard
With long-serving skipper Steven Davis now retired, O’Neill may be tempted to skip a generation and anoint the Sunderland centre-back as his successor.
The robust centre-back has raked up over 100 Football League appearances and 17 international caps at the age of 24.
Shea Charles
The classy Southampton midfielder has all the hallmarks of a graduate of the Manchester City Academy.
The 20-year-old is an athletic but technically gifted player who knows how to read the game and retain possession.
He’s equally adept in the centre of defence or midfield. His kid brother Pierce is the Under-18s’ goalkeeper.
Trai Hume
The former Linfield star is already adored by the Sunderland support, aged just 21.
His impressive displays in the Championship have alerted several
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