Michael O’Neill confident Northern Ireland can recover from Finland defeat

After opening their campaign with a win at San Marino, the North were beaten at home.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill in a press conference following the UEFA Euro 2024 Group H qualifying match at Windsor Park Stadium, Belfast. Picture date: Sunday March 26, 2023.

Michael O’Neill refused to get downhearted after Northern Ireland’s hopes of reaching Euro 2024 were dealt a blow in Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat by Finland.

After opening their campaign with a 2-0 win at minnows San Marino on Thursday, Northern Ireland were brought back down with a bump as the first home game of O’Neill’s second stint in charge ended in disappointment.