NI’s O’Neill ruled out of Nations League matches

Arsenal forward Ceadach O'Neill has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Ukraine and Hungary due to an injury. The 18-year-old attacker, who has won four senior international caps, joins several other players on the sidelines, including Dan Ballard, Eoin Toal, Ali McCann, Jamie McDonnell, and long-term absentee Conor Bradley.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's side currently sits unbeaten atop League B2 with eight points from four matches, needing strong results to secure historic promotion to League A. In response to the squad's injury concerns, Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee and Portsmouth forward Eoin Kenny have received their first senior international call-ups.