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Who is Kieran Morrison and what could he bring to the Northern Ireland team ahead of one of their biggest matches in recent years?
Manager Michael O'Neill has included uncapped Liverpool teenager Kieran Morrison in his Northern Ireland squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy. The versatile winger has impressed for Liverpool's Under-21s this season with 14 goals, and he has made two senior appearances for Arne Slot's side in cup competitions. O'Neill said that it was the "right time" to include the 19-year-old, who has played at an underage level for the Northern Ireland.
But who is Morrison and what could he bring to the team ahead of one of their biggest matches in recent years? How Liverpool's Morrison is 'shining' as a leader Ballard included in NI squad as Morrison called up Making the switch from United to Liverpool Morrison joined Liverpool's academy from Manchester United in 2019 and has impressed as he has moved through the academy structure. In 2024, he signed a three-year professional contract for the club after a successful scholarship contract, and this season made his first-team debut in the Carabao Cup during Liverpool's defeat against Crystal Palace.
He also came off the bench against Wolves in the FA Cup and was part of the match squad who travelled to Istanbul to face Galatasaray as he trains regularly with Arne Slot's squad. In Premier League 2 this season, Morrison has been rewarded for his impressive form with the captain's armband with Liverpool U21 manager Rob Page saying the youngster is "absolutely shining" since becoming captain. "You see him work hard in training and giving him the armband has given him another lift as well," said Page.
"Giving him the armband has made him step up and say: 'Well, I can't be the class clown any more and I have to lead by example. ' He's doing that and some, and I'm so proud of him. " 'He is not going to be shy' As a result of the impact he has had this season at club level, BBC Sport's Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel is not surprised that he has been included in Michael O'Neill's 28-man squad.
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