Skipper misses Romania match but boss says senior stars will stay for World Cup

You are viewing content from Q Mid Ulster 106. Would you like to make this your preferred location?
Steven Davis.

Q Radio Sport

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis has left the squad for personal reasons.

He's one of five players ruled out of Wednesday's Nations League clash with Romania in Belfast.

Meanwhile, manager Ian Baraclough doesn't expect his senior players to retire from international duty.

Davis is 36 in January, while defender Jonny Evans turns 33 next year.

But Baraclough says his squad is already looking towards the 2022 World Cup:

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny doesn't agree with Jose Mourinho's calls for international football to be suspended during the current pandemic.

The Tottenham boss will be without full-back Matt Doherty for their Premier League game at Manchester City, after he tested positive for coronavirus while with Ireland.

Kenny admits it's unfortunate but says it's something the sport needs to get on with:

The Republic host Bulgaria in their Nations league game on Wednesday and both Irish teams are aiming to avoid relegation.

More from Q Radio Local Sport


Join the Thank Q Club

Sign up for the Thank Q Club and receive exclusive offers, fun competitions and amazing prizes - it's quick and easy to do!

Sign Up Log In

Listen on the go

Download the Q Radio app to keep listening, wherever you are! It's available on Apple and Android devices.

Download from the App Store Download from Google Play