Northern Ireland u21’s will hope to ride on the crest of last night’s wave created by their seniors in holding European Champions Italy at the National Stadium.
Mourneview Park (kick-off 7.30) is the scene for this evening’s meeting with Malta where the Irish will hope to emphasize a recent change in direction to their Euro u21 qualification chances.
Having lost away to this evening’s opponent and the top two seeds, last Friday’s 4-0 demolition of Lithuania at Ballymena has provided a platform upon which to build.
Alfie McCalmont on loan to Morecambe from Leeds United, was the two-goal hero by the Braid and he could be joined by several of the u21 lads who were involved with the senior side over the current break.