Kyle Lafferty: striker 'withdrawn' from NI squad after video on social media

Kyle Lafferty has been axed from the Northern Ireland squad after a video emerged on social media of the striker appearing to make an alleged sectarian remark.

In a statement today (Thursday) the Irish FA said he had been "withdrawn" for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Kosovo tomorrow and Greece on Tuesday.

The statement read: "The Irish Football Association is aware of a social media video which has been circulated widely.

"The association also notes an investigation has been launched into the video by the striker’s club, Kilmarnock FC.

"A minor back problem has prevented Lafferty from participating in training since Tuesday."