Worthington defends team selection

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington was happy with the decision to shake up his starting XI against Serbia last night, despite his side’s Euro 2012 hopes taking a plunge after a 2-1 defeat.

Worthington sprung a couple of major surprises in his team selection, moving Gareth McAuley to centre-half at the expense of the experienced Stephen Craigan and handing youngsters Corry Evans and Johnny Gorman their first competitive starts in midfield.