Stuart Dallas has insisted he could not turn down the opportunity to play for Northern Ireland this summer because he knows nothing is guaranteed in football. Dallas will captain the side when they face Malta on Sunday as one of the senior players in a 22-strong squad that blends youth and experience. “I wanted to set an example to the younger lads coming through that you can’t just pick and choose when you play for your country. “We haven’t come here just to make up the numbers or to come on a summer tour (and enjoy ourselves), we’ve come to win two games. “We hope they all come through, but we’ve got to give them time.

Source: Express May 29, 2021 21:22 UTC