"Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill, who is also managing Blackburn Rovers for the remainder of the season, is boosted by the return of the Charles brothers, goalkeeper Pierce and midfielder Shea, in his extended 28-man squad."
"The 19-year-old has featured in the FA Cup and EFL Cup for Arne Slot's side this season and is a Northern Ireland underage international. Defenders Jamal Lewis and Ryan Johnson drop out of the squad, and there is no place for winger Ross McCausland."
"Northern Ireland face Italy in Bergamo on Thursday, 26 March and the winner will travel to Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina in the play-off final on 31 March. The winner of the play-off will be in Group B for the World Cup with co-hosts Canada, Switzerland and Qatar."
Northern Ireland's manager Michael O'Neill announced a 28-man squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy in Bergamo on March 26. Defender Dan Ballard was included despite suffering a hamstring injury during Sunderland's Premier League match against Brighton. The squad welcomed back goalkeeper Pierce Charles and midfielder Shea Charles, along with Preston's Ali McCann and Oxford United's Brodie Spencer. Liverpool's 19-year-old Kieran Morrison received his first senior call-up after featuring in cup competitions. Key defender Conor Bradley was unavailable due to a knee injury. The winner will face Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina in the play-off final on March 31, with the victor qualifying for the World Cup in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar.
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