As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Man Utd defender McNair welcomes Northern Ireland call

Manchester United defender Paddy McNair is delighted with his first call-up to the Northern Ireland squad.

Michael O'Neill wanted to include McNair for the previous round of international games but a hamstring injury ruled the 19-year-old out.

"It's really good," McNair told ManUtd.com when asked about the call-up. "When I was growing up, I always aimed to play for my country. Obviously, as I've been playing for United, one of the biggest clubs in the world, I did hope I would receive the call.

"I'm really happy to get called up. I could have been involved last month for the Faroe Islands and Greece games, so it's great I've been recalled to join the squad for Romania."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free