Michael Forbes hopes Dundee United transfer can be the springboard for a Northern Ireland recall

BBC extends deal for Scotland‚ Wales and NI games

Michael Forbes set for Dundee United transfer as Jim Goodwin wins the race for Northern Irish international

Fresh faces to managerial mayhem - NI's qualifying campaign

Scoring on NI debut unbelievable - Cassap

Cassap scores on debut as NI lose to group winners Switzerland

Olise bags three as France win World Cup send off in style

Watch: Liverpool transfer target steals show with incredible hat-trick in pre-World Cup friendly

Olise bags stunning hat-trick as France head to World Cup with win over Northern Ireland

NI squad exciting for the future - McKenna

How to watch France v Northern Ireland for free - TV channel and kick-off time

How to watch France v Northern Ireland for free - TV channel and kick-off time

Will NI be 'badly-behaved guests' at France's party?

Euro 2016 10 years on - and NI's bright future

NI suffer controversial defeat against Turkey

Will club momentum boost NI's World Cup hopes?

The familiar phone call after Morrison's NI debut

NI's record side show grit beyond their years

NI 'showed great character' in Guinea win - O'Neill

Atcheson scores and is sent off as NI beat Guinea

What's at stake for NI in their World Cup qualifiers?

Swansea City star Ethan Galbraith breaks silence on 'nice' Wrexham transfer interest

Price 'buzzing' after O'Neill opts to stay with NI

Full NI squad reports for duty for friendly games

'An exciting young talent' - Meet NI's new recruit

Why Northern Ireland have called up Braiden Graham before he has made his Everton debut

Cassap handed first Northern Ireland call-up

Who are NI's uncapped teens Graham and O'Neill?

Michael O'Neill signs four-year contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager

Why did O'Neill extend NI deal after Blackburn interest?

Michael O'Neill signs four-year contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager

Michael O'Neill signs new long-term Northern Ireland contract

Michael O'Neill extends stay as Northern Ireland manager with new four-year deal

EXCLUSIVE! Falkirk target Northern Ireland wonderkid as John McGlynn set for transfer battle

Michael O'Neill to stay on as Northern Ireland manager after turning down Blackburn job

O'Neill turns down Blackburn job to remain with NI

Northern Ireland to play Guinea in June friendly

EXCLUSIVE! Rangers lands Pierce Charles transfer pitch as Northern Ireland mentor hails 'football intelligence'

'Can't do both' - O'Neill rules out extending NI-Blackburn job share

NI beat Malta to end near two-year wait for away win

NI need to evolve and enhance in Malta - McArlde

Northern Ireland to face World Cup-bound France

Have Halliday's heroics started a new chapter for NI?

NI end winless run against Malta in McArdle's first match

Hybrid‚ a leader and wrestling - get to know NI boss McArdle

NI 'hungry' for success five years after history

Uncapped Chambers deserves NI chance - Bell

NI showed great character in Wales draw - O'Neill

Northern Ireland boss in dual role row with clubs

Craig Bellamy angry at Wales' first-half display in draw with Northern Ireland

Wales held to flat friendly draw by Northern Ireland

Muted Wales player ratings as forwards shine but defensive duo fall short in Northern Ireland stalemate

Wales and Northern Ireland share spoils in uninspiring international friendly

Wales and Northern Ireland play out friendly draw at Cardiff City Stadium

Vicario: 'There is pressure‚ but Italy are more ready after Northern Ireland'

Wales v Northern Ireland LIVE: Kick-off time‚ TV channel and score updates

World Cup play-off Final: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy - probable line-ups‚ where to watch on TV

Wales v Northern Ireland - the match nobody wants

Wales v Northern Ireland TV channel‚ kick-off time and live stream

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy probable line-ups for World Cup play-off

Quartet to miss Northern Ireland friendly in Wales

Why are Wales playing Northern Ireland?

Liverpool winger Morrison in line for Northern Ireland debut

Young Liverpool winger in line for Northern Ireland chance

UEFA slammed over 'pointless' Northern Ireland vs Wales clash

UEFA slammed for 'pointless' Wales vs N. Ireland clash

What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues?

Fans have mixed feelings as Italy qualify for World Cup play-off Final

O'Neill believes 'we had a strong claim for a penalty' in Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland

Possible Italy changes in Italy XI for World Cup play-off Final

Northern Ireland & Wales lose World Cup play-offs - recap of reaction

Newspaper verdicts after Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Tonali‚ Kean and Politano praise

Italian media Sandro Tonali reaction after World Cup glory - 'Half-injured but who cares'

Next week could see arguably the most depressing set of fixtures in football‚ with losers of play-offs set to meet after seeing their World Cup dreams dashed. Northern Ireland‚ Republic of Ireland and Wales were among eight European nations to see their hopes of featuring in their summer's tournament come to an end on Thursday in play-off semi-finals. Wales suffered penalty heartbreak against Bosnia and Herzegovina‚ losing 4-2 in front of their home fans following a 1-1 draw on the night.

'Hurt‚ disappointment and pain' - Dreams unravel for Wales‚ Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

World Cup play-off: Five things learned from Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland

McNair despair as NI miss opportunity in Italy

Michael O'Neill proud as young Northern Ireland side lose to Italy in play-off

Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

Sandro Tonali on target as Italy end Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes in Bergamo

Locatelli reveals Gattuso warning and feels ‘Italy responsibility'

Palestra will remember Italy debut ‘for the rest of my life'

Tonali: ‘Italy nervous‚ but now no other option but to win'

Video: Tonali and Kean's goals in Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland

Tonali and Kean shatter Northern Ireland hopes to send Italy into playoff final

Italy end Northern Ireland's World Cup dream to book play-off final berth

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Tonali inspirational for Azzurri World Cup dream

Player Ratings: Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland - Decisive Tonali‚ Kean's efforts rewarded

Gattuso: ‘A struggle‚ but Italy now ready for World Cup play-off final'

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score‚ team news and updates from this evening's World Cup play-offs as Wales take on Bosnia and Herzegovina‚ Northern Ireland travel to Italy and Czech Republic host Northern Ireland.

Italy v Northern Ireland LIVE - Still goalless in tense World Cup play-off

O'Neill focus on Northern Ireland ‘running power' to cause Italy problems

Wales‚ Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland aim for 2026 World Cup LIVE: Latest updates from European playoffs

Italy ‘must not get hysterical' if Northern Ireland are frustrating

Italy vs Northern Ireland live updates: Massive World Cup playoff semifinal

World Cup play-off: Italy vs. Northern Ireland official line-ups

Italy v Northern Ireland - World Cup playoff

Italy vs Northern Ireland: Michael O'Neill looks to take a step towards World Cup - follow it LIVE here!

Liveblog: Italy vs. Northern Ireland World Cup play-off

Italy vs Northern Ireland: World Cup play-off - LIVE