Josh Magennis celebrates after scoring in the Milk Cup final

The Northern Ireland U21 squad to play Portugal in next Tuesday's friendly in Guarda includes four players from the country's Milk Cup winning team.

Uncapped pair Oliver Norwood of Manchester United and Cardiff City striker Josh Magennis impressed for the NI Elite side at the youth tournament.

Manchester United midfielder Corry Evans and Port Vale forward James Lawrie also starred at the Milk Cup.

Carl Magnay, Shane Duffy and Adam McGurk take the uncapped tally to five.

The friendly will be used as preparation for the upcoming European U21 Championship qualifiers.

Steve Beaglehole's team start their campaign away to the Czech Republic on 4 September.

Northern Ireland U21 squad:

Goalkeepers: Trevor Carson (Sunderland), Sean O'Neill (Ballymena United)

Defenders: Christopher Casement (Dundee), Carl Magnay (Chelsea), Shane Duffy (Everton), Johnny Flynn (Blackburn Rovers), Scott Gibb (Drogheda United)

Midfielders: Corry Evans (Manchester United), Robert Garrett (Linfield), Martin Donnelly (Crusaders), Shane Ferguson (Newcastle United), Philip Lowry (Linfield), Robin Shroot (Burton Albion), Oliver Norwood (Manchester United)

Forwards: Josh Magennis (Cardiff City), Adam McGurk (Aston Villa), James Lawrie (Port Vale)

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