NI’s O’Neill ruled out of Nations League matches

Arsenal forward Ceadach O’Neill has withdrawn from Northern Ireland’s squad for their final two Nations League matches because of injury. His absence is a setback for a side chasing promotion to League A, which would also put them close to securing a play-off for Euro 2028.

The 18-year-old has four senior caps and recently made his first senior appearance for Arsenal. He joins Dan Ballard, Eoin Toal, Ali McCann and Jamie McDonnell among the injured, while Conor Bradley remains a long-term absentee; goalkeeper Dermot Mee and forward Eoin Kenny have received their first call-ups. Northern Ireland lead League B2 with eight points from four games and are the competition’s only team yet to concede, ahead of hosting Ukraine on 14 November and visiting Hungary on 17 November.