""In football, you never know what's around the corner. I just take every step as it comes, so I wasn't really thinking ahead to playing for the senior team last summer.""
""I think it showed a different side to him. In the brief time we've had with Pierce, he's played more international games than club games. That's the challenge, and he needs games.""
A year after competing in the Under-19 Euros, Pierce Charles has made a remarkable transition to the senior team for Northern Ireland, showcasing his talent in recent matches. Debuting against Belarus last October, Charles has rapidly gained recognition for his skills, especially during a tight match against Iceland where he prevented a potential goal in the dying minutes. Despite a limited number of club appearances, his performance and confidence in high-pressure situations have impressed both his teammates and coach Michael O'Neill, who emphasizes Charles’s need for continuous playing time to develop further.
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