Football: ‘Interesting double header coming up’ - admits Michael O’Neill

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill felt there was nothing between his team and Group F leaders Romania.

O’Neill did concede that at times his team had to advert to long balls up to Kyle Lafferty, but overall he was happy with the point.

Northern Ireland's Conor McLaughlin puts in a tough tackle on Romania midfielder Mihai Pintilii during Saturday night's EURO 2016 qualifier at Windsor Park. Picture by Brian Little/Presseyeplaceholder image
Northern Ireland's Conor McLaughlin puts in a tough tackle on Romania midfielder Mihai Pintilii during Saturday night's EURO 2016 qualifier at Windsor Park. Picture by Brian Little/Presseye

He also praised his players and admitted September’s double header games against the Faroe Islands and Hungary are another two very important matches.

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