Kieran Morrison impresses Michael O'Neill on full Northern Ireland debut
Winger Kieran Morrison hopes to have earned a regular spot after an impressive performance and assist in his first international start for Northern Ireland.
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Kieran Morrison hopes he has earned the trust of manager Michael O'Neill following an eye-catching performance in his first international start for Northern Ireland. The 19-year-old winger, currently on loan at Sheffield Wednesday from Liverpool, featured in the 3-0 Nations League victory against Ukraine in Trnava.
Operating in an inside-forward role on the right, Morrison provided the assist for Isaac Price’s goal. After being an unused substitute for the first two matches of the group stage, the youngster was pleased to quickly repay the manager's faith.
I've been biding my time after the first two games. I was training well, working hard and I'm glad he trusts me enough to give me the start. I think I did well enough. Kieran Morrison
Teammate Isaac Price praised Morrison's contribution, noting that he offers a different threat to the side and provides the manager with a selection headache ahead of Monday's clash against Georgia at Windsor Park.
Morrison, who previously represented England at the youth level but qualifies for Northern Ireland through his mother, is now looking forward to a potential first home appearance. He emphasized that whether he starts or comes off the bench, his focus remains on making a positive impact for the team.