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‘There is trust in young players and that gives you confidence’: Northern Ireland U21 ace on looking to follow in friend’s footsteps and make impact with Michael O’Neill’s senior side

Northern Ireland Under-21 captain Jonathan Russell reveals how Michael O’Neill is tracking young talents like Eoin Kenny and Conor Haughey for senior calls.

Graham Luney

Original contributor via Belfast Telegraph

| November 10, 2026 | 1 min read | Updated Nov 11, 8:00 AM

‘There is trust in young players and that gives you confidence’: Northern Ireland U21 ace on looking to follow in friend’s footsteps and make impact with Michael O’Neill’s senior side — Image supplied with the source report: Belfast Telegraph.

Northern Ireland Under-21 captain Jonathan Russell reveals how Michael O’Neill is tracking young talents like Eoin Kenny and Conor Haughey for senior calls.

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