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Man Utd defender McNair hails 'crazy night' for Northern Ireland

Manchester United defender Paddy McNair was thrilled with his role in Northern Ireland's Euros qualification.

McNair made his first competitive start in Thursday's 3-1 win over Greece, a result that guaranteed Michael O'Neill's men would be heading to France.

"It was a crazy night," he said.

"We just wanted to get the job done but I don't think it has sunk in that we have qualified. It is a brilliant feeling.

"It was my very first game at Windsor Park and it was a great game to make my debut there. When Michael said I was starting I was really looking forward to it.

'It was our biggest game in 30 years and for it to be my first game at Windsor it was a good one."

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