Stuart Dallas remarked on the promising developments within the Northern Ireland football team under Michael O'Neill, particularly noting their young roster's resilience during recent World Cup qualifying matches. Following a challenging 2-1 loss to Denmark, they demonstrated tenacity in a hard-fought victory against Iceland, showcasing their ability to defend and maintain composure under pressure. O'Neill praised his players' character and collective effort, highlighting younger players' contributions, such as goalkeeper Pierce Charles and defender Ruairi McConville, despite the squad's overall youthfulness and experience being under scrutiny.
O'Neill emphasized that despite their youth, the team's strong character and ability to defend as a unit were critical to their recent success against Iceland.
Dallas reflected on the positive similarities between the current squad and the successful 2016 team, noting their shared resilience and tenacity in tough situations.
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