Worthington calls up U21 duo

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has called up Andrew Little and Josh Carson from the Under-21s after admitting injuries and suspensions had left his squad reduced to “the very bare bones”.

Ipswich midfielder Carson and utility man Little, on loan at Port Vale from Rangers, will bolster the squad for their Euro 2012 qualifying trip to face Estonia on Tuesday after four first-teamers were ruled out.