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30/03/2004
NI arrive in Tallinn for friendly fixture
The Northern Ireland squad have arrived in Tallinn today ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Estonia on Wednesday.
The match is another important game in terms of build up for the forthcoming World Cup 2006 Qualifying campaign.
Manager Lawrie Sanchez has rested a number of regulars, including captain Aaron Hughes, and travelled with an inexperienced squad with full intentions of testing the mettle of some of the up and coming players.
These include Plymouth Argyle star Tony Capaldi who is widely expected to win his first cap. The 22-year-old left-back, who can also play in midfield, will hope to shine and put pressure on Watford's Peter Kennedy for the forthcoming campaign which includes taking on the might of England and Wales.
Joining him in the back four is likely to be Chris Baird, Mark Williams and Steven Craigan.
Northern Ireland's midfield has an abundance of talent, with Michael Hughes, Keith Gillespie and Damien Johnston all being rested, but it will be Sanchez' chance to check on other potentials. Steve Jones, Danny Sonner, Jeff Whitley and Philip Mulryne are likely to start following the withdrawal of fans' favourite Tommy Doherty.
But up front it will be same again as Glentoran's Andy Smith and Preston forward David Healy lead the front line.
Goalkeeper Maik Taylor is likely to captain the side.
(MB)
The match is another important game in terms of build up for the forthcoming World Cup 2006 Qualifying campaign.
Manager Lawrie Sanchez has rested a number of regulars, including captain Aaron Hughes, and travelled with an inexperienced squad with full intentions of testing the mettle of some of the up and coming players.
These include Plymouth Argyle star Tony Capaldi who is widely expected to win his first cap. The 22-year-old left-back, who can also play in midfield, will hope to shine and put pressure on Watford's Peter Kennedy for the forthcoming campaign which includes taking on the might of England and Wales.
Joining him in the back four is likely to be Chris Baird, Mark Williams and Steven Craigan.
Northern Ireland's midfield has an abundance of talent, with Michael Hughes, Keith Gillespie and Damien Johnston all being rested, but it will be Sanchez' chance to check on other potentials. Steve Jones, Danny Sonner, Jeff Whitley and Philip Mulryne are likely to start following the withdrawal of fans' favourite Tommy Doherty.
But up front it will be same again as Glentoran's Andy Smith and Preston forward David Healy lead the front line.
Goalkeeper Maik Taylor is likely to captain the side.
(MB)
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