Northern Ireland show their potential with friendly win in Scotland
Northern Ireland finished their unsuccessful Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with an encouraging win over Denmark. A draw with Romania and a win in Scotland during this March international break is another example of how Michael O'Neill's young side are on the rise…
O'Neill is proving yet again what a good manager he is. After a disappointing start to the homecoming, we are now beginning to see his team emerge.
The performances against Denmark and Scotland were everything Northern Ireland fans associate with their side. It was disciplined, high energy and aggressive football. Yes, they had to soak up a lot of pressure at times but for a young team to come through it was impressive and they had pace on the break.
The players look like they are willing to fight for each other and there is quality in the side too. What is still missing, with the average age of the starting XI again around 23, is experience, but nights like this will help. Following recent speculation that Aberdeen want to speak to O'Neill the right decision, should that happen, is surely for him to stay put. This team has potential and O'Neill is the perfect man to oversee it…
"Earn the right to play" were the words Conor Bradley once used to describe the Liverpool motto under Jurgen Klopp in an interview with Sky Sports News. Well, the 20-year-old certainly showed that at Hampden Park. His determination to press Nathan Patterson and produce a moment of quality to create the goal for himself is another perfect example of what Bradley's game is all about. Northern Ireland have got a special talent and he has a humble, selfless attitude to go with it.
On a night of many outstanding performances Trai Hume was up for the fight. Some Scotland players appeared rattled
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