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Ukraine v Northern Ireland: Euro 2016 memories
Michael O'Neill focuses on Northern Ireland's future after Euro 2016 win over Ukraine.
In brief
Michael O'Neill focuses on Northern Ireland's future after Euro 2016 win over Ukraine. Michael O'Neill emphasizes Northern Ireland's future potential over Euro 2016 memories for upcoming Nations League matches. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Ukraine v Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland faces Ukraine in a Nations League match on Friday, 2 October at 19:45 BST.
Euro 2016 memories
Fans recall Northern Ireland's famous win over Ukraine at Euro 2016, 10 years ago.
O'Neill's focus
Michael O'Neill says the team should write its own history, not reflect on Euro 2016.
“We don't keep reflecting back on that game and telling the players this is what we aspire to be”
Current squad
Only two players from the Euro 2016 squad remain in the current Northern Ireland team.
Team age
Current squad members were eight years old during Euro 2016, with average age 23.
Ukraine's strength
Ukraine's strength is their collective play, not individual stars like Kvaratskhelia.
“Ukraine's strength is in their collective as a team, rather than what we faced against Georgia with Kvaratskhelia”
Future focus
O'Neill aims to lead Northern Ireland to their first major tournament since 2016 in 2028.
The essence
Michael O'Neill emphasizes Northern Ireland's future potential over Euro 2016 memories for upcoming Nations League matches.
