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Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill
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Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill

BBC Sport · Jun 3, 2026, 12:18 PM

Key takeaways

  • O'Neill has signed a new contract to keep him as NI boss until 2032
  • Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".
  • O'Neill's side will aim to put the disappointment of March's World Cup play-off defeat by Italy behind them when they travel to face Guinea and France.

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O'Neill has signed a new contract to keep him as NI boss until 2032

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".

O'Neill's side will aim to put the disappointment of March's World Cup play-off defeat by Italy behind them when they travel to face Guinea and France.

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