Northern Ireland will take on 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar in a friendly at Crewe Alexandra on 31 May. The fixture at Gresty Road will be used by Northern Ireland as preparation for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania in Belfast on 13 June.

"This match will help us retain our focus as a squad as we prepare for the crucial match against Romania," said Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill.

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