Leicester defender Jonny Evans to join Northern Ireland Squad for Luxembourg friendly

The 34-year-old will not be available for the game against Hungary at Windsor Park next Tuesday as his game-time is managed following his lengthy absence.

The Northern Ireland squad's upcoming friendly against Luxembourg has had defender Jonny Evans added to the line up.

Left out of the original squad due to a hamstring injury, Evans will now join Ian Baraclough's team for Friday's game after making his first appearance since December as a second-half substitute in the Foxes' win over Brentford on Sunday.

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The 34-year-old will not be available for the game against Hungary at Windsor Park next Tuesday as his game-time is managed following his lengthy absence.

Baraclough revealed that Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers had been in touch prior to Sunday's game to say Evans would be taking part and asked if he could travel to Luxembourg.

"He is still desperate to play for his country," Baraclough said. Middlesbrough's Paddy McNair limped out of his side's FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Chelsea on Saturday and will be assessed later this week.

"He has a bit of bruising (to his left ankle)," Baraclough added. "His movement is OK. We will make a call on him later in the week."