Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream shattered by play-off defeat to ItalySandro Tonali and Moise Kean scored second-half goals for the hosts.
Northern Ireland beaten by quick-fire double in GermanyIsaac Price drew Northern Ireland level in the first half but goals from Nadiem Amiri and Florian Wirtz settled it for Germany after the break.
Michael O’Neill excited by Northern Ireland’s ‘big step up’ against GermanyThe challenging Group A World Cup qualifier tie takes place in Cologne on Sunday.