Paddy McNair called up to Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2016 qualifier after breaking into Manchester United team Paddy McNair called up to Northern Ireland squad for the first time The 19-year-old has appeared three times for Man United this season He was a second-half substitute in Sundays derby defeat to Man City McNair has been brought in as cover for Aaron Hughes, who is a doubt Norther Ireland have won all three opening Euro 2016 qualifiers By PA REPORTER Manchester United teenager Paddy McNair has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for next weeks Euro 2016 qualifier in Romania. The 19-year-old missed out on a debut call-up against the Faroe Islands last month due to a hamstring injury. McNair, who has featured three times for United this season including in Saturdays derby defeat to Manchester City, is brought in as cover for Aaron Hughes. Hughes suffered an ankle injury playing for Brighton and despite being named in Michael ONeills squad he must be considered a major doubt for the clash in Bucharest. ONeills men have made a stunning start to their Group F campaign with three straight wins including a 2-0 triumph in Greece last month. West Brom midfielder Chris Brunt returns to the squad after missing the games against Greece and the Faroe Islands but Jonny Evans and Alex Bruce are all ruled out. Read more: dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2820191/Manchester-United-defender-Paddy-McNair-called-Northern-Ireland-squad-Euro-2016-qualifier-against-Romania.html#ixzz3ICaoB3Lh Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:53:56 +0000
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