Sunderland Star ‘Brilliant’ In International Display Insists Ex-NT Player

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Stuart Dallas has lauded Sunderland defender Trai Hume for his display during Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Italy and believes he will learn from the experience.

Northern Ireland faced the four-time world champions in a challenging World Cup qualifying playoff semi-final on Thursday night and, despite falling to a 2-0 defeat in Bergamo, Michael O’Neill’s side produced a disciplined defensive display that remained a significant positive.