Derby County striker Jamie Ward came off the bench for Northern Ireland last night to collect his second full international cap.
Ward was introduced into the action at half-time as Michael O’Neill’s men drew 3-3 with Finland in a lively international friendly in Belfast, ahead of next month’s World Cup 2014 Qualifiers.
The 26-year-old played the entire second half on the right-hand side of midfield and put in a performance which will keep him in O’Neill’s thoughts ahead of next month’s matches against Russia and Luxembourg.
Ward will travel back to Derby today and re-join the squad as preparations for the 2012-13 npower Championship curtain-raiser against Sheffield Wednesday at Pride Park Stadium.