Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 15 Sept 2026
O'Neill named in NI squad amid eligibility talk
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill addresses speculation over Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill's international future.
C. O'Neill
player
Player
Ceadach O'Neill
Age
18
Club
Arsenal
Caps
2
Squad
Nations League
What happened. Ceadach O'Neill has been included in Northern Ireland's squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Georgia, Hungary and Ukraine. Manager Michael O'Neill spoke about speculation regarding the Arsenal youngster's international future.
- O'Neill has been capped twice by Northern Ireland.
- The 18-year-old is an Arsenal youngster.
- Northern Ireland face Georgia, Hungary and Ukraine in the Nations League.
“We can't change the rules”
— Michael O'Neill
O'Neill's inclusion comes as his international eligibility remains a talking point ahead of the Nations League matches.
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M. O'Neill
Northern Ireland
