McNair despair as NI miss opportunity in Italy

McNair despair as NI miss opportunity in Italy

Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Italy "were there for the taking" in semi-final play-off in Bergamo, which Michael O'Neill's side lose 2-0.

It took two well-taken strikes to break down Northern Ireland's defence and deny them a chance of a first World Cup finals appearance since 1986. Newcastle midfielder Tonali put the four-time winner… [+1406 chars]