McAuley in Northern Irish Squad for Friendlies - Ipswich Town News
Central defender Gareth McAuley has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for friendlies against Turkey and Chile later this month. McAuley has previously won 20 caps at full level, scoring one goal.
Northern Ireland take on Turkey at the Veterans Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut, USA on Wednesday 26th May, then Chile at the Estadio Municipal de Chillán four days later.
Former loanee David Healy misses out with the knee injury which curtailed his spell with the Blues.
Northern Ireland: Michael McGovern (Ross County), Alan Mannus (Shamrock Rovers), Colin Coates (Crusaders), Stephen Craigan (Motherwell), Andrew Little (Rangers), Rory McArdle (Rochdale), Gareth McAuley (Ipswich Town), Ryan McGivern (Manchester City), Corry Evans (Manchester United), Kevin Braniff (Portadown), John Gorman (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Robert Garrett (Linfield), Jamie Mulgrew (Linfield), Michael Bryan (Watford), Josh Magennis (Cardiff City), Warren Feeney (Cardiff City), James Lawrie (Port Vale), Rory Patterson (Coleraine).
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