Ryan McLaughlin handed Northern Ireland call-up

Liverpool defender Ryan McLaughlin has been handed his first call-up to the Northern Ireland squad for their clash with Finland next week.

The 17-year-old, who joined the club on a three-year deal in 2011, made his debut for the Reds in a pre-season game against Roma last month.

He appeared 12 times for Liverpool's reserve team last season, and has been deemed a star of the future.

However, David Healy, Grant McCann and Sammy Clingan have not been included in the squad.