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Josh Magennis reflects on Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 memories

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Josh Magennis reflects on Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 memories
Summary

Josh Magennis, the last player from Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 squad, recalls the tournament as they prepare for another match in France. The team is competing against France, with hopes of reaching future major tournaments despite missing the last World Cup. Magennis, now 35, aims to support younger players like Jamie Donley and Ceadach O'Neill while cherishing his memories from 2016.

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  • •Magennis is the sole survivor from the Euro 2016 squad.
  • •Northern Ireland faces France in a pivotal friendly ahead of the World Cup.
  • •The team features its youngest starting lineup since World War II.
  • •Magennis won his 88th cap in a friendly against Guinea.
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  • 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Euro 2016 ten years on - and NI's bright future
  • 11:26 AMBBC Sport — Euro 2016 ten years on - and NI's bright future
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Ten years on from Euro 2016, Josh Magennis reflects on the finals in France, his own ambitions and hopes for Michael O'Neill's young squad.

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Ten years on from Euro 2016, Josh Magennis reflects on the finals in France, his own ambitions and hopes for Michael O'Neill's young squad.

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