Last updated on .From the section Women's FootballNorthern Ireland and England have been drawn in Group D alongside Austria, North Macedonia, Latvia and LuxembourgNorthern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels says being drawn in the same World Cup qualifying group as England will help his side "in every single way". Having made history in qualifying for Euro 2022, Northern Ireland will begin their Group D campaign in September full of confidence. Two more ties against England in World Cup qualifying will, says Shiels, ensure the interest surrounding the team continues to grow. "It feels to me, because we have crossed a lot of bridges and done really well in qualifying, we've become the centre of attention in our little country. Northern Ireland met England in a friendly at St George's Park in February, with England strolling to a 6-0 win.

Source: BBC April 30, 2021 15:00 UTC