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.

Northern Ireland squandered a two-goal lead in the space of three minutes but a 2-2 Nations League draw with Luxembourg was still enough for Michael O'Neill's side to earn promotion as winners of Group 3C.

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.

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.

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