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Northen Ireland coach O'Neill wary rushing Man Utd defender McNair

Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill is wary of fast-tracking Manchester United defender Paddy McNair.

O'Neill said last week that he would resist the temptation to call up the teenager, who has represented his country at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 levels.

"I want to make sure that when we bring Paddy in it's right for Paddy as much as it's right for us," said O'Neill.

"He has played one game for United which is fantastic, but it's a big jump and we have enough quality in defence at the moment."

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