Northern Ireland hit record high in FIFA rankings

Northern Ireland have reached a record high of 20th place in the FIFA world rankings.

PA
Published 14th Sep 2017

Michael O'Neill's side have enjoyed wins over Norway, San Marino and the Czech Republic since the last rankings.

They currently sit second in their World Cup Qualifying group, which almost guarantees a place int he playoffs for Russia 2018.

Under O'Neill, there has been a steady rise in the rankings, coming with greater performances.

They were sat in 129th place when he took over in 2012.