"The thing that stands out most for me is the fearlessness that they [the young players] have. We don't fear anyone,"
"Also the athleticism that we bring to games, we aren't afraid of running, we aren't afraid of doing the hard yards and if teams aren't willing to match us we can dominate the game in that way."
"The mood is high. I think that comes from how we've applied ourselves and the results we've managed to get in this group,"
Northern Ireland have experienced a revival that includes a 2-0 win over Denmark, winning their Nations League group, and strong World Cup qualifying form. The squad features exciting young talent whose fearlessness and high athleticism allow sustained running, hard work, and the ability to dominate games when opponents fail to match intensity. Northern Ireland sit third in Group A after beating Luxembourg away and Slovakia at home, with credible performances against Germany keeping second place and a March play-off spot within reach. Injuries and a suspension to several regulars create opportunities for other players to step in.
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