Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill says Leicester City defender Jonny Evans deserves better press.

Evans has been a solid-performer for Leicester, prompting Liverpool legend Graeme Souness to say he would walk into former club Manchester United's defence - despite their £80m signing of centre-back Harry Maguire in the summer.

"It's nice, but it's not something I need to be told", said O'Neill when asked about Souness' comments.

"Jonny Evans - from day one of working with him, and I've said this when he was back at Manchester United - is a top-four player. He could work with the top four sides in the Premier League.

"My opinion hasn't changed. I think sometimes players from Northern Ireland, like Jonny, are undervalued and go under the radar a little bit.

"I think when you see him play, a lot of clubs will look back and think, 'he was available for not a lot of money', in terms of Premier League money, and how much clubs are paying for players.

"Leicester were quick, did their business well, and it's been a fantastic piece of business for them."