Johnny Flynn joined Blackburn from Ballymena United

Rangers striker Andrew Little and Celtic defender Daniel Lafferty have been included in the Northern Ireland Elite squad for this week's Milk Cup.

Johnny Flynn, who joined Blackburn Rovers from Ballymena United in January, is also named in manager Steve Beaglehole's panel for the tournament.

A number of Irish League players, including Glentoran's Jamie McGovern, have been selected.

Northern Ireland begin their campaign against the USA in Coleraine on Monday.

They then face Belgium at Ballymena Showgrounds on Wednesday and will play their play-off match on Friday.

Kick-off at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Monday is 1900 BST and the game at Ballymena starts at 2000 BST on Wednesday.

N Ireland Elite squad:
Goalkeepers: Chris McCluskey (Lisburn Distillery), Wayne Drummond (Millwall) Defenders: Adam Chapman (Sheffield Utd), Ryan McGivern (Manchester City), Howard Beverland (Coleraine), Jonathan Flynn (Blackburn Rovers), Ross Redman (Portadown), Shane Duffy (Everton), Daniel Lafferty (Celtic), Jamie McGovern (Glentoran), Liam McMenamin (Sheffield Wednesday).
Midfielders: Eunan O'Kane (Everton), Philip Lowry (Institute), Nathan Hanley (Hull City)
Forwards: Andrew Little (Rangers), Jordan Owens (Crusaders), James McLean (Derry City), James Lawrie (Port Vale).