Northern Ireland vs Greece 10/08/2015 UEFA Euro2016 Preview, Odds & Predictions

Greece come into this game having scored just two goals in eight games, a awful record and if they do not win on Thursday they are guaranteed to finish bottom of the group.

The 25-year-old Kilmarnock player is keen to start the match which could seal Northern Ireland’s place at Euro 2016 in France next summer.

Northern Ireland have 17 points, ahead of Romania on 16 and Hungary on 13.

Michael O’Neill wants a four-year deal as reward for taking Northern Ireland to the brink of qualifying for their first European Championships.

Key striker Kyle Lafferty, midfield fulcrum Chris Baird and Conor McLaughlin are all suspended, while defender Jonny Evans is a major doubt with a hamstring strain.

Sunderland, who have just parted company with Dick Advocaat, are believed to be considering him, whilst his former club Dundee United are also looking – but it is Celtic who are seemingly heading the chase.

“It wasn’t too good for the heart, but it would have been an injustice if we hadn’t got something out of the game”.

“There is a real togetherness amongst all the players and we know that everyone is important”.

“At the same time, Hungary know they need to get maximum points from their two remaining games, which is no easy task. Tomorrow and Wednesday we will start to focus on team preparation”.

Victory in their previous clash with Hungary would have secured qualification, but they were held to a 1-1 draw at Windsor Park.

“We have players suspended for the Greece game, but the confidence and belief is there that we can put in a big performance”, the Leeds United winger added.

“We have players in this squad who are more than capable of stepping up to the plate”.