O'Neill looking for fresh NI recruits

Independent.ie Tuesday 22nd May, 2012

Manager Michael O'Neill is hoping to persuade others to follow Scotland-born James McPake's lead in declaring for Northern Ireland.McPake, 27, qualifies for Northern Ireland via a Coleraine-born grandfather and has opted to transfer his allegiance after failing to earn a Scotland call-up. He is one of four uncapped players in a 24-man squad for the June 2 friendly against Holland in Amsterdam, joining Swansea striker Rory Donnelly, Walsall forwar...

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