Aaron Hughes not surprised by success of so-called smaller teams at Euro 2016

Veteran defender Aaron Hughes has not been shocked by the success of the perceived minnows at Euro 2016 as his Northern Ireland side prepare to face fellow tournament debutants Wales.

Aaron Hughes not surprised by success of so-called smaller teams at Euro 2016

Veteran defender Aaron Hughes has not been shocked by the success of the perceived minnows at Euro 2016 as his Northern Ireland side prepare to face fellow tournament debutants Wales.

Four of the five countries that had never reached the European Championship finals before this summer are through to the last 16 and Albania only missed out on goal difference.

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