Northern Eire’s Nations League marketing campaign got here to an finish with a 3-1 loss to Greece in Athens in one other below-par efficiency.
Shayne Lavery acquired Northern Eire’s solely aim of the night and was the stand-out man, nevertheless there have been few different shiny spots for Ian Baraclough to mirror on.
Graham Luney charges the shows...
Beginning XI
BAILEY PEACOCK-FARRELL – 5
Did not take care of cross for the primary aim. Will really feel he may have prevented third as effectively nevertheless it was struck with actual venom.
CONOR BRADLEY – 6
You'll be able to see how a lot his recreation has developed however there's room for enchancment. Restricted alternatives for link-up play.
JONNY EVANS – 6
Proud evening for the centurion, he was at all times alert to hazard. Particular milestone, not an event he'll bear in mind with affection.
PADDY McNAIR – 6
Taking part in on proper of a again three, was crushed together with Peacock-Farrell for aim. Couldn’t decide killer move from set-piece.
TOM FLANAGAN – 6
Disciplined and composed, went about his enterprise quietly and successfully. One excellent intervention after the break.
JAMAL LEWIS – 6
Extra essential recreation time for the Newcastle man. He was caught out on events however confirmed some good touches.
STEVEN DAVIS – 6
Fantastic supply for Lavery’s aim however responsible of giving freely ball for second. Influened waned in second half however was not alone.
ALI McCANN – 6
Again in from the beginning, did tidy work within the midfield. Confirmed loads of graft and aggression however pissed off determine after break.
JORDAN THOMPSON – 6
Restored to beginning line-up, he lasted solely seven minutes after taking a nasty blow to the face. Very unlucky harm early on.
SHAYNE LAVERY – 7
Blackpool man confirmed incredible motion and a neat end for the aim. House aspect struggled to deal with his bodily energy.
JOSH MAGENNIS – 6
One formidable effort from his personal half, typical industrious efficiency earlier than he made method for McMenamin on 77 minutes.
Substitutions
George Saville (for Thompson, 9 minutes) – 6
Gavin Whyte (for Lavery, 67 minutes) – 6
Dion Charles (for Bradley, 67 minutes) – 6
Conor McMenamin (for Magennis, 77 minutes) – 6
Shane Ferguson (for Lewis, 77 minutes) – 6
Subs not used: Shea Charles, Southwood, Brown, Lane, Corry Evans, Hazard, Balmer.