Midfielder Forced to Withdraw Through Injury but Northern Ireland Squad 'in Great Form'

Midfielder forced to withdraw through injury but Northern Ireland squad 'in great form'

Michael O’Neill insists his Northern Ireland squad is “in great form” as they prepare to get their Nations League campaign underway on Friday – and also confirmed midfielder Jamie McDonnell is the only absentee from his 28-player panel due to injury.

Oxford United midfielder set for injury absence after Northern Ireland pull out

Oxford United midfielder Jamie McDonnell has withdrawn from international duty with Northern Ireland.

Michael O’Neill dealt injury blow as Northern Ireland midfield ace pulls out of squad with hamstring issue

Jamie McDonnell Withdraws From Northern Ireland Squad | Oxford United Football Club

Jamie McDonnell Withdraws From Northern Ireland Squad Ryan Maher Tue, 09/22/2026 - 17:58 Club Stories Jamie McDonnell has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad for this month’s Nations League qualifiers due to a hamstring injury. He will remain with the Club where he will begin his rehabilitation.