McCullough, Reeves added to Northern Ireland squad

October 5, 2015
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Jonny EvansLuke McCullough and Ben Reeves have been added to the Northern Ireland roster for the Euro 2016 qualifiers vs Greece and Finland.

Michael O’Neill’s side need just one more win to secure their place at the tournament finals and they are 2.40 (7/5) to defeat Greece at home on 8 October.

The national team coach has now decided to draft Luke McCullough and Ben Reeves to his squad as he has doubts over the fitness of some players.

Important defenders Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley are both rated doubtful for the crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers, having struggled with hamstring and calf injuries respectively.

Northern Ireland are already without Kyle Lafferty, Chris Baird and Conor McLaughlin, who are all banned for the Greece game.

It is, therefore, not surprising that coach Michael O’Neill is ready to give the two defenders the best possible chance of recovering in time for Thursday’s game.

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