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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was happy with the patience shown by his players as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 victory over Belarus which moves them a step closer to winning their Nations League group.

Northern Ireland edge closer to Nations League promotion with Belarus win - Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles struck the goals in a 2-0 win.

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.

Northern Ireland could secure UEFA Nations League promotion on Friday evening when they take on Belarus at Windsor Park in Belfast.

The match takes place on Monday 18 November with kick-off set for 7.45pm GMT at the Luxembourg Stadium in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Fans cannot find tonight’s match on live TV, though they can stream it online on YouTube via the ViaPlay International channel.

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.

Key Clash in the Nations LeagueMichael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland side stand on the brink of promotion in the Nations League, with a crucial encounter against Belarus

NORTHERN IRELAND TOOK a big step towards securing promotion back to the second tier of European football as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 Nations League win over Belarus.