Untimely injury and intense atmosphere – Northern Ireland v Italy talking points
O’Neill has known for some time he would be without star man Conor Bradley, but suffered another blow this week with confirmation that Sunderland defender Dan Ballard is also out – leaving Northern Ireland without two of their Premier League talents. The good news is that, since the last camp in November, Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles has returned from the shoulder injuries that kept him out of the entire Group A campaign. The 20-year-old could immediately reclaim the gloves from Bailey Peacock-Farrell.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Bergamo...