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Atcheson makes Northern Ireland debut

Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson made his debut for Northern Ireland, coming on in the 80th minute during their 1-1 draw with Wales.

Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson made his debut for Northern Ireland, coming on in the 80th minute during their 1-1 draw with Wales. The 19-year-old earned his first international cap after receiving his senior call-up from manager Michael O'Neill, who manages both Northern Ireland and Rovers. Oxford United forward Jamie Donley opened the scoring for Northern Ireland.