Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill may hand a senior debut to Kieran Morrison for the friendly fixture in Wales on Tuesday. The 19-year-old winger received his first senior call-up following the conclusion of the side's World Cup qualification campaign. Northern Ireland missed out on a place at the 2026 tournament after a 2-0 defeat by Italy on Friday, according to Sky Sports.
Morrison has impressed for Liverpool at youth level this season. Per the Liverpool Echo, the teenager signed his first professional contract with the Merseyside club in 2024 and has been a regular contributor for the under-21 squad. He previously represented Northern Ireland at under-17 and under-19 levels.
O'Neill is expected to use the match at the Cardiff City Stadium to assess younger squad members. Several senior players returned to their clubs following the loss in Bari. The manager aims to integrate fresh talent as the national team begins its preparations for the next Nations League cycle, per reports from the Irish FA.
