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Northern Ireland boss shares improvements he has spotted in Sheffield Wednesday loanee Kieran Morrison

Sheffield Wednesday loanee Kieran Morrison featured in two of Northern Ireland’s four UEFA Nations League fixtures during the international break.

The Star

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Michael O'Neill praised Kieran Morrison's growing maturity since joining Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan from Liverpool.
Morrison assisted a goal on his competitive Northern Ireland debut during a 3-0 Nations League victory over Ukraine.
The winger recorded 93 minutes across two matches during the recent international break.

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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill highlighted noticeable improvements in winger Kieran Morrison's maturity since his season-long loan move to Sheffield Wednesday from Liverpool. Morrison featured in two UEFA Nations League fixtures over the international break, earning his competitive debut with an assist in a 3-0 win against Ukraine before coming on as a substitute in a 0-0 draw with Georgia.

O'Neill praised the teenager's ability to handle regular first-team football, noting visible progress over his first six weeks at Hillsborough. Morrison has registered two assists in seven appearances for Wednesday this season.

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