Northern Ireland to take on Finns

Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy has finally sealed a warm-up game for his squad ahead of the Euro 2004 qualifiers against Armenia and Greece.

They will entertain Finland on February 12 at Windsor Park with an under-21 game being staged the previous night.

McIlroy originally wanted to face Wales only to be told they had made other arrangements.

The Irish have picked up one point from their opening two qualifying games, drawing with Ukraine after losing to Spain.