Northern Ireland throw away a two-goal lead in Luxembourg but a 2-2 draw is enough to earn promotion to League B in the Nations League.

It was a game played under tricky conditions, with rain teeming down for much of the game. Despite the weather, Northern Ireland fans ramped up the atmosphere as they always do, with the visiting support drowning out the home supporters at the Stade de Luxembourg.

Kept things tidy and helped organise the defence during a brief Luxembourg flurry towards the end of the first half. A natural leader, he will feel the frustration of Northern Ireland yielding to a draw more than most.

Confidence is understandably sky high within the Northern Ireland camp following back-to-back home wins over Bulgaria and Belarus which saw seven goals. But the older heads in the squad have been urging their young team-mates to make sure they stay humble and do not get carried away with recent successes – there is still a job to be done.

Currently sitting atop Group C3 with 10 points, Northern Ireland will secure promotion if they avoid defeat at Stade de Luxembourg. Alternatively, they will advance if Bulgaria fail to beat Belarus in the group’s other fixture. This pivotal night promises tension and drama.

Northern Ireland’s Nations League Promotion on the LineNorthern Ireland face Luxembourg tonight in a decisive UEFA Nations League clash, where promotion to League B hangs in the balance. With only

Northern Ireland have an opportunity to win their UEFA Nations League group and secure promotion against Luxembourg on Monday.