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Michael O’Neill showered praise on Leeds goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has praised Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell following his display against Bosnia last Saturday.

The 21-year-old Championship goalkeeper was part of the Northern Ireland team that lost 2-1 to Bosnia in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday.

However, his national team manager was full of compliments for the player who has impressed this season for Leeds United.

It was Peacock-Farrell’s first competitive start for his country, and O’Neill described his performance as “assured and confident”.

“Bailey will be disappointed to concede two goals on his debut but I felt he looked assured and confident.