Central defender Gareth McAuley has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their friendly against Morocco in Belfast on Wednesday 17th November. Meanwhile, academy midfielder Josh Carson has received his first Northern Ireland U21 call.

McAuley, who has previously won 25 full caps, scoring one goal, usually operates at right-back for his national side.

Carson has previously won caps at U16, U17, U18 and U19 levels but this is his first call into the U21 squad. The Northern Irish youngsters take on Scotland at Partick Thistle, also on November 17th.

Academy striker Caolan Lavery, who recently switched allegiance from Canada to Northern Ireland, is on standby for the U21s.

Lavery, who had won caps with the Canadians at U17 level, made his first appearances for the Northern Ireland’s U19s last month.

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Mark added 18:11 - Nov 4 It's hard to imagine McAuley at right-back really, but I suppose if Eastman can play there...
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nthstd added 19:28 - Nov 4 I have no doubt, though he lacks forward runs. His excellent long throw is used widely by Norn ireland.............. We're Not Brazil we're Norn Ireland, We're Not Brazil we're Norn Ireland We're Not Brazil we're Norn Ireland, We're Not Brazil we're Norn Ireland But it's all the same to me. ULSTER!
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alex2180 added 19:54 - Nov 4 Just sold Josh Carson's Grandad a car, nice fella
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GiveusaWave added 02:10 - Nov 5 Carson and Lavery look like good prospects for next season. I suspect they will come in gradually like Hyam did...
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Back_The_Boss added 13:41 - Nov 5 Good news, hopefully they will come through unscathed.
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