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Sunderland defender Trai Hume will captain Northern Ireland for the first time in Thursday's Nations League opener with Luxembourg.
"It’s not only important that we use this tournament wisely for progression and for the development of the team, but to get to decisions on that and see how people are," O'Neill said. Hume has impressed for Sunderland, who currently top the Championship with four wins from four, since joining from Irish Premiership club Linfield in January 2022.
Northern Ireland have a dismal record in the Nations League, with just one win in 16 matches, but O'Neill is optimistic that his side can carry their recent form into the new League C campaign. "I don't think it will be an easy task. Northern Ireland have always proven they can get results against the bigger teams in certain situations.All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.Northern Ireland have won three of their five games against Luxembourg , winning 3-1 in a friendly in March 2022 in the most recent meeting.
Luxembourg have lost their last two matches, losing to France and Belgium in friendlies in June. They haven’t lost three in a row since March 2022, which included a defeat to Northern Ireland.
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