Three to debut for Northern Ireland

Three youngsters will make their international debut for Northern Ireland in tonight´s friendly against Italy, coach Sammy McIlroy has confirmed.

Apart from Chris Baird and Tommy Doherty, forward Andrew Smith will find himself in the starting line-up. The 22-year-old, who has scored 35 goals for Glentoran in the Irish League, has the task of trying to end the national team’s 792-minute scoring drought.