Manchester United midfielder Corry Evans has been named in the Northern Ireland Elite panel for the Milk Cup.

Evans made his full international debut for the senior team when he started the friendly against Italy in June.

Port Vale striker James Lawrie, who earned his first senior cap as a substitute in the 3-0 defeat in Pisa, is also in Steve Beaglehole's panel.

Coleraine duo Howard Beverland and Stephen Dooley are also selected in the defending champions' 18-man squad.

Ballinamallard defender Craig Hill is also named in the panel.

Northern Ireland will play their opening match against Germany at the Riada Stadium, Ballymoney, on Monday 27 July (1900 BST), and then face Bulgaria at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Wednesday night (2000).

Their final match will be on Friday, with the opposition, venue and kick-off time to be confirmed.

Northern Ireland beat Chile 2-1 in last year's final, having lost 4-1 to Israel in the 2007 decider.

Northern Ireland Elite Milk Cup squad -

Goalkeepers - Conor Devlin (Manchester Utd), Wayne Drummond (Millwall).

Defenders - Sean McCashin (Nottingham Forest), Nathan Hanley (Hull City), Conor McLaughlin (Preston North End), Chris Ramsey (unattached), Dean Jarvis (Aberdeen), Howard Beverland (Coleraine), Craig Hill (Ballinamallard).

Midfielders - Corry Evans (Manchester Utd), Oliver Norwood (Manchester Utd), Eunan O'Kane (Everton), Stephen Dooley (Coleraine), Patrick McLaughlin (Newcastle).

Forwards - Billy Kee (Leicester City), James Lawrie (Port Vale), William Gregg (Walsall), Josh Magennis (Cardiff City).

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