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‘He deserves to be talked about in that breath’ - Northern Ireland’s O’Neill likens Davis to Ronaldo

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has welcomed comparisons between Steven Davis and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Rangers midfielder is set to earn his 113th international cap on Monday when he leads his side out to take on Germany at Belfast’s Windsor Park.

Should Davis play as expected, he will move up to second in Northern Ireland’s all-time appearance record - with the former Aston Villa, Fulham and Southampton man drawing level with Aaron Hughes on 112 caps in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Luxembourg.