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Select your Northern Ireland starting lineup to face Ukraine

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Select your Northern Ireland starting lineup to face Ukraine

Northern Ireland prepare to face Ukraine in Belfast as manager Michael O'Neill weighs up selection choices across the pitch.

Northern Ireland currently sit top of League B2 after four matches following away victories over Georgia and Ukraine, alongside two goalless draws against Hungary and the Georgians. Michael O'Neill's side now look to secure promotion to League A with upcoming fixtures against Ukraine in Belfast and a final group match away against Hungary. However, O'Neill faces several selection dilemmas heading into the match. He must navigate the fixtures without injured Premier League defenders Conor Bradley and Daniel Ballard. Youngsters such as Tom Atcheson and Ruairi McConville have impressed at centre-back, while options remain open across the full-back positions and in goal. Finding a consistent goalscorer remains a challenge for the squad, with Jamie Donley, Callum Marshall, and veteran Josh Magennis among the attacking options competing to lead the line. Fans can consider these key tactical choices and pick their preferred starting eleven.
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