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Mannus named in Northern Ireland squad

Nigel Worthington has left the bulk of his senior squad out of the touring group
Nigel Worthington has left the bulk of his senior squad out of the touring group

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has named one Airtricity League player and five Irish League players in his squad for a two-match tour.

Experienced Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Alan Mannus and Irish League players Colin Coates, Kevin Braniff, Robert Garrett, Jamie Mulgrew and Rory Patterson will all travel out to the United States and Chile.

Worthington's side face Turkey in New Britain, Connecticut on May 26 and then the World Cup finalists on May 30.

Promising Manchester United midfielder Corry Evans, brother of Jonny, is also included along with two other talented youngsters, Michael Bryan of Watford and John Gorman of Wolves.

The bulk of Northern Ireland's senior squad are remaining at home. Only Stephen Craigan, Gareth McAuley, Warren Feeney and Andrew Little will make the trip.

As well as Mannus, Worthington will bring goalkeeper in Michael McGovern of Active Nation Scottish Cup finalists Ross County.

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