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League B return & Kvaratskhelia test - Northern Ireland talking points

Michael O'Neill has readied a twenty-eight player roster as Northern Ireland prepares to contest four fixtures within a single international window for the first time since June 2022. The schedule features matches against Georgia, Hungary, and Ukraine, bringing a demanding set of contests that includes a meeting with world-class talent Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The squad returns to the second tier of the Nations League for the first time since 2020 following a successful promotion campaign. However, the manager must navigate this upcoming stretch without injured full-back Conor Bradley, who remains sidelined following knee surgery.