Marissa Callaghan: Northern Ireland are not at Euro 2022 to make up numbers

The veteran Cliftonville midfielder has declared herself fit and ready for Thursday evening’s historic clash with Norway
Marissa Callaghan: Northern Ireland are not at Euro 2022 to make up numbers

Marissa Callaghan insists Northern Ireland go into every game expecting to win (Liam McBurney/PA)

Captain Marissa Callaghan insists Northern Ireland are not at Euro 2022 to “make up numbers” as she prepares to lead her country into their first major tournament.

The veteran Cliftonville midfielder has declared herself fit and ready for Thursday evening’s historic clash with Norway in Southampton after making a rapid recovery from a broken bone in her foot.

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