Conor Bradley “outstanding” in 2-0 win – but worrying trend earns ban

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Conor Bradley was hailed as “outstanding” after he produced arguably the best performance of his Northern Ireland career to keep them in the hunt for a place at the World Cup. Meanwhile, manager Michael O’Neill added: “When he plays in a Northern Ireland shirt, he knows he plays really on the front foot.” Sadly for Northern Ireland, Bradley’s booking 14 minutes from time for a foul on Lukas Haraslin means he will be suspended for Monday’s home tie against Germany.

“To produce a yellow card for that was disappointing.” Bradley booked SEVEN times already this season After seven yellow cards from 12 appearances for club and country this season, it is fair to say that discipline is an issue that is hindering Bradley’s hunt for game time – certainly for his club. In last week’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, Bradley was replaced at half-time by Florian Wirtz, with Dominik Szoboszlai moving to right-back, after the No.

On talent alone, Bradley should have no worries about nailing down the position of Liverpool’s first-choice right-back in the long term. In the meantime, Bradley will have to settle for a place in the stands on Monday night when Northern Ireland host Germany.