"We were down maybe five or six other players in March and the team got very young."
"It was important to play a higher calibre of teams than we played in the Nations League."
Michael O'Neill, the Northern Ireland manager, emphasizes the importance of upcoming friendlies against Denmark and Iceland as preparation for World Cup qualifying. Following a challenging March where key players were absent, leading to a youthful squad in a loss against Sweden, O'Neill aims for a more robust lineup. The June friendlies will provide vital experience against competitive teams, indicating a strategic approach to the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, where Northern Ireland will face Germany, Slovakia, and Luxembourg. O'Neill aims for a playoff spot despite the tough competition ahead.
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