Northern Ireland's Nations League squad announced as Kofi Balmer could earn first cap

Ian Barraclough has named an experienced panel for the next set of matches

Balmer at Larne
Author: James GouldPublished 15th Sep 2022

Northern Ireland boss Ian Barraclough has chosen a squad with plenty experience for the next set of Nations League matches.

Ex-Larne defender Kofi Balmer is the only uncapped player to make the panel.

The Crystal Palace man turns 22 on Monday and has played for NI at Under 21 and U19 level.

Irish League star Conor McMenamin retains his place in the side much to the delight of the Glentoran fans.

Stuart Dallas is still out as he continues his recovery after a nasty leg break, with Daniel Ballard also injured.

Full squad:

Goalkeepers – Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Burnley), Trevor Carson (St Mirren), Conor Hazard (HJK Helsinki).

Defenders – Jonny Evans (Leicester City), Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough), Conor Bradley (Bolton Wanderers, on loan from Liverpool), Jamal Lewis (Newcastle United), Tom Flanagan (Shrewsbury Town), Ciaron Brown (Oxford United), Paddy Lane (Fleetwood Town), Kofi Balmer (Crystal Palace).

Midfielders – Steven Davis (Rangers), Corry Evans (Sunderland), Shane Ferguson (Rotherham United), George Saville (Millwall), Jordan Thompson (Stoke City), Alistair McCann (Preston North End), Shea Charles (Manchester City), Conor McMenamin (Glentoran).

Forwards – Kyle Lafferty (Kilmarnock), Josh Magennis (Wigan Athletic), Gavin Whyte (Cardiff City), Shayne Lavery (Blackpool), Dion Charles (Bolton Wanderers).