Northern Eire are 69th within the Fifa world rankings, 57 locations under Italy and 27 adrift of Wales, however two spots above Bosnia.
Michael O’Neill’s aspect completed third behind Germany and Slovakia within the World Cup qualifying group however secured their play-off place because of their Nations League success.
Italy, Wales and Bosnia all completed second of their teams, behind Norway, Belgium and Austria respectively.
Northern Eire wish to qualify for his or her first main event since Euro 2016, after they had been knocked out within the second spherical by a Wales aspect who went on to succeed in the semi-finals underneath Chris Coleman.
O’Neill was within the midst of his first, nine-year spell accountable for Northern Eire on the time and is now three years into his second stint as his nation’s supervisor.
“Down the years they’ve simply had one thing and so they know what they’re. They have a superb supervisor who I actually like,” Bellamy added.
“I used to be fortunate sufficient to spend a little bit of time with him as properly, and I liked him. No marvel his gamers do properly. They will not be taking part in at their house floor [against Italy], however I simply really feel they’re going to be comfy in any scenario you throw them into.
“There might be strain approaching Italy as a result of they have not certified for 2 World Cups. If I used to be Italy going into that sport, with everybody anticipating you to win, I am telling you I might be edgy. I would not be comfy with it.
“Italy is among the biggest nations in soccer and that is plenty of accountability to shoulder. To should play a crew like Northern Eire, I would just be considering let’s get via this and see what occurs within the different sport.”
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