When Northern Ireland started their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign on September 7 in Budapest last year, Michael O'Neill would have happily accepted finishing third in Group F knowing that his team would be guaranteed at least a play-off to reach the finals. His opinion didn't change after a 2-1 win over Hungary in that opening match. It has now. O'Neill no longer has a top three position in his sights. All he is thinking about is a top two spot which would see Northern Ireland qualify for France automatically. Come September 7 this year, he should know if that particular dream will come true. Gary Lightbody serenades Northern Ireland squad US Open at Chambers Bay: course guide,...
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