Arsenal’s Ceadach O’Neill and Everton’s Braiden Graham have retained their places in Northern Ireland’s squad for the upcoming Nations League quadruple-header.
The teenage pair were first called up by Michael O’Neill for June friendlies against Guinea and France, with O’Neill featuring in both games.
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Defenders Dan Ballard, Paddy McNair, Terry Devlin and Eoin Toal have returned after missing the June fixtures, while goalkeepers Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Conor Hazard and striker Dion Charles are also back.
Dundee United defender Michael Forbes has also been included, having earned his only previous cap against Finland in 2023.
Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley remains absent after knee surgery, while Preston North End midfielder Ali McCann and Aberdeen’s Brad Lyons are also sidelined.
Liverpool forward Kieran Morrison has been included after making his Northern Ireland debut in June. The 19-year-old joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the 2026-27 season to gain further senior experience.
Morrison has been with Liverpool since U14 level and made his senior debut in a Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace last October. He signed a new contract with the Reds in May.
Northern Ireland begin their Nations League B campaign away to Georgia on September 25 before facing Hungary in Belfast and Ukraine in Slovakia. They conclude the window at home to Georgia on October 5.
With four games in 11 days, O’Neill has named a 28-man squad, with Luke Southwood, Josh Clarke and Jamie Reid placed on standby.
Below is Northern Ireland squad:
Goalkeepers: Pierce Charles (Queens Park Rangers, on loan from Manchester City), Conor Hazard (Wycombe Wanderers), Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Blackpool).
Defenders: Tom Atcheson (Blackburn Rovers), Ruairi McConville (Norwich City), Trai Hume (Sunderland), Ciaron Brown (Oxford United), Brodie Spencer (Oxford United), Dan Ballard (Sunderland), Paddy McNair (Hull City), Eoin Toal (Bolton Wanderers), Terry Devlin (Portsmouth), Michael Forbes (Dundee United).
Midfielders: Jordan Thompson (Preston North End), Shea Charles (Fulham), Jamie McDonnell (Oxford United), Justin Devenny (Stoke City), Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers), Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion), Patrick Kelly (Barnsley), Ethan Galbraith (Stoke City), Kieran Morrison (Sheffield Wednesday, on loan from Liverpool).
Forwards: Josh Magennis (Stevenage), Jamie Donley (Luton Town, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Dion Charles (Blackpool, on loan from Huddersfield Town), Callum Marshall (Luton Town), Ceadach O’Neill (Arsenal), Braiden Graham (Everton).
League B awaits ⏳🟢⚪️
Michael O’Neill has named his squad for our opening four @UEFAEURO Nations League fixtures ⤵️ #GAWA pic.twitter.com/iQb4kpTW0I
— Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) September 15, 2026
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