Northern Ireland officially hands first-ever senior call-up to Liverpool star

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Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has named his squad for this month’s FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off semi-final against Italy. Image Credits: Imago Images Northern Ireland are gearing up for one of the biggest days in their recent history as they prepare to take on Italy in a 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final later this month.

The stakes could hardly be higher – but Northern Ireland will have to chase their World Cup dream without one of their most influential players, Liverpool full-back Conor Bradley, who is sidelined through a serious knee injury. Northern Ireland have officially handed a first-ever senior call-up to Liverpool star Kieran Morrison as part of O’Neill’s squad for the play-off showdown.

Morrison made his senior Liverpool debut in the Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace at Anfield in October 2025. Kieran Morrison Northern Ireland