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Northern Ireland Euro 2020 qualifiers: Six plus points from the games so far

Northern Ireland kicked off their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign in positive fashion last week.

Two opening wins, six points from six, and sitting top of Group C.

Fair to say the Green and White Army are pretty pleased with the start, and so they should be.

Here are six real positives we gleaned from the wins over Estonia and Belarus:

BAILEY PEACOCK-FARRELL

Still only 22, the Leeds keeper grows in stature with every cap. Made vital saves at crucial times against Estonia and Belarus.

JONNY EVANS and CRAIG CATHCART

Leicester and Watford centre-backs are building a superb understanding. Both are comfortable on the ball and can build from the back, a key element of new expansive style.

JAMAL LEWIS

Michael O’Neill rates him the best left-back in the Championship and you can see why. At only 21, there’s more to come from Norwich ace.

Josh Magennis goal helps Northern Ireland earn big win, and striker insists they can 'dare to dream'  

FORTRESS WINDSOR

Nine wins, two draws and just one defeat in last 12 Euro and World Cup qualifiers at home is cause for hope when big hitters visit.

JORDAN JONES

Kilmarnock winger is pacy, can go off either foot and never tires of running at defenders.

Northern Ireland vs Belarus photos from Sunday's Euro 2020 qualifier in Belfast  

MANAGER’S MIDAS TOUCH

O’Neill went from 4-3-3 to 4-4-2 late against Belarus, moving Josh Magennis to No.9 and Paddy McNair to right-back. McNair crossed for Magennis to score the winner.

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