Northern Ireland manager Shiels denies player's online snub claim

CLAIMS DENIED: Manager Kenny Shiels. ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels has denied a claim by Ciara Watling that she learnt of her omission from the women’s Euros squad on social media.

Southampton midfielder Watling – capped 18 times – was not part of the 23-player panel selected on Monday for their first-ever major tournament.