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Sky’s the limit for Northern Ireland after solid Nations League start says shot-stopper

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles believes there is no limit to how far the young squad can go, as they top Nations League Group B2 with eight points from four games without conceding a goal

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 9:09 AM
Sky’s the limit for Northern Ireland after solid Nations League start says shot-stopper
Key Things to Know
  • Goalkeeper Charles says there is no ceiling for Northern Ireland after their strong Nations League start.
  • Northern Ireland lead Group B2 with eight points and have not conceded a single goal.
  • Charles has maintained seven clean sheets in nine competitive international starts for Northern Ireland.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Goalkeeper Charles believes there is no ceiling for Northern Ireland following an unbeaten start to their Nations League campaign. Northern Ireland lead Group B2 with eight points from four matches and remain the only side in the competition yet to concede a goal. The team aims to earn promotion to League A and improve their Euro 2028 qualifying draw seeding.

Charles, who is currently on loan at QPR from Manchester City, has kept seven clean sheets across nine competitive international starts. The 21-year-old shot-stopper credited squad unity, a lack of egos, and defensive structure under manager Julien Stephan at club level for boosting his confidence.

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