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Paddy Kelly aims to strengthen Northern Ireland's Nations League position

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:47 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Paddy Kelly aims to strengthen Northern Ireland's Nations League position
Summary

Paddy Kelly, the Northern Ireland midfielder and vice-captain at Barnsley, is eager to enhance his role in the upcoming Nations League campaign. After recently scoring his first international goal during a friendly against France, he aims to build on his club-level success, where he has played every game this season. Northern Ireland is set to face Georgia on September 23, followed by matches against Hungary, Ukraine, and Georgia again. Kelly expresses confidence in his young team's ability to meet the demands of the new international schedule.

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By the Numbers
  • •Kelly scored his first international goal in June against France.
  • •Northern Ireland plays Georgia on September 23.
  • •Kelly became a key player for Barnsley after joining last season.
  • •Northern Ireland squad has an average age of 24.
  • •Next matches include Hungary on September 28 and Ukraine on October 2.
Latest Updates
  • 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Kelly keen to kick on in Nations League campaign
  • 6:46 AMBBC Sport — Kelly keen to kick on in Nations League campaign
What they're saying
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Northern Ireland midfielder is hoping to build on a promising start to his international career during the upcoming Nations League campaign.

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Northern Ireland midfielder is hoping to build on a promising start to his international career during the upcoming Nations League campaign.

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