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Northern Ireland squad named for Luxembourg friendly and Germany Euro qualifier

Michael O'Neill has named his squad for the forthcoming friendly against Luxembourg and Euro 2020 qualifier with Germany.

O'Neill has named a 25-man panel for the international double header.

Northern Ireland host Luxembourg at The National Stadium on Thursday, September 5 (7.45pm) before welcoming Germany to Belfast for a massive European showdown on Monday, September 9.

Northern Ireland currently top Group C following four wins from four.

They are three points ahead of Germany who have played a game less, while the Netherlands - who lie third in the group - are on three points after two games.

Northern Ireland recorded home and away wins against both Belarus and Estonia to give them a fighting chance in the group.

There is no Kyle Lafferty in the squad despite the striker's move to Norway, and Linfield's Shayne Lavery also misses out.

Meanwhile, Motherwell midfielder Liam Donnelly has been added to the squad following his stellar start to the season.

Ross County defender Callum Morris is also included.

Here's O'Neill's squad for the two games:

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