Northern Ireland Focuses on Ball Possession Improvement After Denmark Loss
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Summary
Northern Ireland's improvement on ball possession is crucial for their performance, especially after a loss to Denmark. Facing Germany in World Cup qualifying, manager Michael O'Neill emphasizes the need for better ball retention and possession to enhance their threat level.
Key quotes
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Knowing they will face Germany in World Cup qualifying in September, O'Neill has consciously taken friendlies against a higher level of opposition than his side faced when earning promotion from the third tier of the Nations
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