Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles says "he could not be happier" following the side's unbeaten Nations League window. Northern Ireland opened their League B2 account with a win away to Georgia before a goalless draw at Windsor Park against Hungary. They then beat Ukraine in emphatic fashion in Trnava and finished with another 0-0 home draw, this time against Georgia.
"There have been some really close moments where the game can go either way," he continued. "I think we have been really professional and really mature in the way we have handled that away from home and I think that has been really good." The longer window has also given O'Neill the chance to hand up and coming players in an already young squad some all-important game time.
Liverpool youngster Kieran Morrison made his competitive debut during the window with centre-backs Ruairi Mc Conville, 21, and Tom Atcheson, 20, also impressing this campaign. Meanwhile, Ceadach O'Neill also showed glimpses of potential when he was brought on for his fourth cap which means he can no longer switch international allegiance. "More games give more players more opportunities to shine," he added. "There's a lot of competition at the moment and it's really healthy. It's only going to make us better."
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