Ali McCann says it would be “unreal” if Northern Ireland got to play a central role as part of a joint bid to host the Euro 2028 finals.
The football associations of England, Scotland, Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irland have come together in a bid to stage the tournament in six years time.
And as things stand, the UK and Irish proposal is the only offer on the table ahead of Wednesday’s deadline, with UEFA set to announce the successful bidder early next month.