Ballard receives Northern Ireland call-up 👏

Daniel Ballard has received his first senior call-up to the Northern Ireland squad ahead of their vital Euro 2020 qualifiers.

The 19-year-old has heavily impressed at under-23 level this season, making 17 appearances in the Premier League 2 and Checkatrade Trophy.

Under the guidance of Freddie Ljungberg, Ballard has developed a reputation as a tough-tackling defender who’s willing to put his body on the line - and over the course of the next month, he has the opportunity to further his development by linking up with Northern Ireland’s senior squad for two Euro qualifiers.

The games will be played as under…

Northern Ireland v Estonia 

UEFA Euro qualifier

Thursday, March 21 

Kick-off: 7.45pm (UK time)

Northern Ireland v Belarus 

UEFA Euro qualifier

Sunday, March 24 

Kick-off: 7.45pm (UK time) 

Best of luck, Danny!