Northern Ireland hammered by Norway in Nations League clash at Windsor Park

Norway thrashed Northern Ireland on the night when Steven Davis equalled Pat Jennings’ caps record (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland were made to pay for a makeshift defence as Norway scored three times in the opening 20 minutes on their way to a 5-1 Nations League victory at Windsor Park.

With Jonny Evans and Jamal Lewis both missing from the matchday squad, Northern Ireland were repeatedly exposed at the back with Bailey Peacock-Farrell – the hero of Friday’s 1-1 draw in Romania – unable to do anything as Mohamed Elyounoussi, Erling Haaland and Alexander Sorloth all scored early goals.