Southampton midfielder Steven Davis is convinced Northern Ireland have a bright future.
Emerging players such as Burnley's Daniel Lafferty, Lee Hodson of MK Dons, Huddersfield's Oliver Norwood and Newcastle's Shane Ferguson - on loan at Birmingham - are set to start against Luxembourg.
Skipper Davis, 28, said: "Without a doubt, it's great. I am one of the elder ones in the squad now and it is great to see younger players coming through and especially making an impact and being part of big nights for us.
"We've got a good squad together and a good mix, plenty of jokes floating about."
