Skilled striker Josh Magennis is focusing on a Northern Eire return, admitting he can “by no means be comfy” with being unnoticed of a squad.
Supervisor Michael O’Neill omitted the 34-year-old frontman from March’s friendlies to evaluate new ahead choices, however stated the door would stay open for Magennis.
Hip surgical procedure has dominated Magennis out of June’s video games with Denmark and Iceland. however the Exeter Metropolis ahead is aiming for a return when World Cup qualifying begins in September.
“You’ll be able to by no means be comfy being unnoticed of a squad,” stated Magennis, who has 12 objectives in 82 Northern Eire caps.
“That is your personal egocentric ego, however you must attempt to see the larger image.
“Comparable occurred to me once I got here into the squad, when Michael wished to see me however there have been different gamers earlier than me and he knew what they may do.”
Magennis added that he nonetheless “has received quite a bit to supply” his nation after scoring 12 objectives in all competitions for League One facet Exeter throughout the 2024-25 season.
“It is as much as me to proceed to carry out and hold my head down, and be able to go at any time when that chance comes once more,” Magennis added.
“I nonetheless really feel like I’ve received quite a bit to supply. I really feel like I am progressing and doing effectively, so I am not slowing down any time quickly.”
Whereas recovering from surgical procedure, Magennis is engaged on his teaching badges with the Irish FA and says “it is a ardour that I’ve received” when his taking part in profession involves an in depth.
“I am going to proceed to play so long as I presumably can. I am nonetheless having fun with taking part in soccer, however sadly in each dream you must get up and for me that is getting nearer and nearer because the seasons go on.
“It is a ardour I’ve received now to know the sport, be taught the sport and develop gamers as a lot as I can.”
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