Magennis and Washington both want credit for Northern Ireland opener

Josh Magennis and Conor Washington both sought to claim Northern Irelands opening goal in their dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 win over Estonia in Tallinn on Saturday night.It was Washington who cut inside from the left wing and made his way to the centre of the penalty area before shooting at goal, but the ex-Sheffield United mans strike appeared to come off Magennis on its way in.Washington was ultimately credited with the goal, although Magennis who definitely scored the winner was adamant he got the last touch.Conor cut inside and I was just trying to open the goal as much as I can for him, Magennis said. If it didnt hit me it was going to go in anyway, but it got a nick.I looked at the linesman, I wondered if he was going to flag because I was worried I was off.Were both strikers, were both going to claim it no matter what they say in the studio.And Washington did indeed claim it. The 27-year-old has every need for a goal at this level having been released by United at the end of the season, with these games a priceless shop window for the free agent.To any manager listening out there, Im a free transfer! he said with a laugh. It was nice to get back playing and hopefully Ive changed my destiny.Washington was a half-time replacement for Liam Boyce and impressed with his movement and energy, showing good fitness despite his lack of playing time for the Blades.Sheffield United were brilliant with me all season in terms of keeping me fit. I was in and around the action, and I like to keep myself ticking over anyway, he said. Im definitely ready to start and hopefully Ive given the manager a bit of a headache.Magennis is likewise hoping to start in Tuesdays match against Belarus in Borisov, having found the net against them in Belfast in March.Its unbelievable to score, the Bolton man said. Its a strikers job to score goals but to be able to do it in back-to-back games for your country is just brilliant.As subs coming off the bench you just have to make sure you make an impact and its not time wasted, youre not just getting on for the sake of getting on and the subs have done that.Me and Conor are involved in the goals but Jordan (Jones) was unbelievable on the wing.Its absolutely fantastic to be on the scoresheet but so much goes into getting the ball into the back of the net, so well take confidence from that and then look forward to Belarus.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){

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