NORTHERN Ireland take on Holland at Windsor Park as they seek a priceless three points in their pursuit of Euro 2020 qualification.
Fresh from taking the reins at Stoke City, boss Michael O’Neill will hope to avenge the 3-1 loss suffered at the hands of the Dutch last month.
Memphis Depay broke Irish hearts in the reverse fixtureCredit: Reuters
Two stoppage-time goals saw the Netherlands complete a comeback to beat O’Neill’s men in October and the sides are separated by three points ahead of kick-off.
With Germany to come on Tuesday, victory is almost imperative if they are qualify directly and avoid going through the play-offs.
What time does Northern Ireland vs Holland kick off?
THIS potentially pivotal tie takes place on Saturday, November 16.
Kick-off for the encounter is at 7.45pm at Windsor Park in Belfast.
It is a three-horse race to claim a top two berth in Group C, with Germany and Holland standing in the way of Northern Ireland’s path to the finals.
What TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
YOU can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football or Sky Sports Main Event, with the build-up starting at 7.15pm.
Viewers can also tune in by downloading the Sky Go App or purchasing a NOW TV pass for as little as £9.99.
What is the team news?
O’NEILL, who will now juggle managing Northern Ireland with his new role at Stoke, has named an unchanged squad from the one he selected last month.
NORTHERN IRELAND SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Michael McGovern, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Trevor Carson
Defenders: Jonny Evans, Craig Cathcart, Connor McLaughlin, Jamal Lewis, Michael Smith, Tom Flanagan, Ciaron Brown
Midfielders: Steven Davis, Niall McGinn, Corry Evans, Stuart Dallas, Shane Ferguson, Paddy McNair, George Saville, Gavin Whyte, Jordan Thompson, Liam Donnelly, Matthew Kennedy
Forwards: Kyle Lafferty, Josh Magennis, Liam Boyce, Shane Lavery
HOLLAND SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen, Jeroen Zoet, Kenneth Vermeer
Defenders: Daley Blind, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil Van Dijk, Matthijis de Ligt, Joel Veltman, Nathan Ake, Denzel Dumfries, Patrick Van Aanholt
Midfielders: Georginio Wijnaldum, Kevin Strootman, Davy Propper, Marten de Roon, Frenkie de Jong, Donny van de Beek
Forwards: Ryan Babel, Memphis Depay, Quincy Promes, Luuk de Jong, Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst, Myron Boadu, Calvin Stengs
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
