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‘They’re ready’ – Sheffield Wednesday ace Kieran Morrison sent Shea Charles reminder by Northern Ireland boss

Sheffield Wednesday winger Kieran Morrison will be hoping to make his competitive debut for Northern Ireland against Georgia on Friday teatime.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
‘They’re ready’ – Sheffield Wednesday ace Kieran Morrison sent Shea Charles reminder by Northern Ireland boss
Key Things to Know
  • Kieran Morrison is in contention to make his competitive Northern Ireland debut against Georgia.
  • Morrison joined Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan from Liverpool.
  • Manager Michael O'Neill included teenagers Morrison, Ceadach O'Neill, and Braiden Graham in his 28-man squad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill stated that Sheffield Wednesday loanee Kieran Morrison and other young players are ready to feature in the UEFA Nations League. The 19-year-old winger, currently on a season-long loan from Liverpool, is in contention to make his competitive international debut against Georgia on Friday in Tbilisi.

O'Neill highlighted the Nations League as an ideal platform for player development, comparing Morrison's situation to former Owls loanee Shea Charles. Northern Ireland are competing in League B alongside Georgia, Hungary, and Ukraine as they prepare for the upcoming 2028 European Championship qualifiers.

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