Rangers’ Ross McCausland among Premiership representatives in Northern Ireland squad

Rangers winger Ross McCausland is among four Scottish Premiership representatives in Northern Ireland’s squad for their upcoming friendlies against Switzerland and Sweden.

Michael O’Neill’s 25-man selection also includes Kilmarnock midfielder Brad Lyons, Dundee defender Aaron Donnelly, and Ross County striker Ronan Hale, who has earned his first call-up after a prolific debut season in the Scottish top flight.

Hale’s inclusion follows his international clearance in January, allowing him to switch allegiance from the Republic of Ireland.

The Belfast-born forward has been in fine form since joining Ross County from Cliftonville last summer, netting 12 goals in 31 appearances across all competitions.

(Image: Mark Scates - SNS Group) His clinical finishing has made him a key figure for the Highland club, and his performances have now earned him a chance to impress on the international stage.

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McCausland has featured sporadically for Rangers this season, with the majority of his 23 appearances coming as a substitute. 

Lyons is amidst a strong run individual season, proving a key player for Kilmarnock.

Meanwhile, Donnelly experienced the perfect start after joining Dundee in January. The 21-year-old defender shined against both Rangers and Celtic, but his performances have been a mixed bag since. 

(Image: SNS Group) Northern Ireland will host Switzerland at Windsor Park on Friday, March 21, before travelling to face Sweden in Stockholm four days later, with both matches available to watch on BBC Sport and BBC Northern Ireland.

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Here’s the Northern Ireland squad in full…

Goalkeepers: Pierce Charles, Conor Hazard, Luke Southwood.

Defenders: Ciaron Brown, Trai Hume, Brodie Spencer, Eoin Toal, Ruairi McConville, Paddy McNair, Terry Devlin, Aaron Donnelly.

Midfielders: George Saville, Jordan Thompson, Shea Charles, Isaac Price, Paul Smyth, Ethan Galbraith, Brad Lyons, Justin Devenny, Ross McCausland.

Forwards: Dion Charles, Callum Marshall, Lee Bonis, Dale Taylor, Ronan Hale.