Northern Ireland slipped to a narrow 2-1 defeat against Denmark on Saturday evening.

    Pierre-Emile Højbjerg’s own goal put the visitors in front on six minutes before Gustav Isaksen equalised in the second minute of additional time at the end of the first half.

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    Christian Eriksen’s 45th international goal midway through the second half won it for the Danes.

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    Here are our player ratings for the Northern Ireland squad.

    Conor Hazard 6

    Was solid in goal until injury forced him off at the break

    Conor Bradley 7

    Showed glimpses going forward, important clearance at other end

    Ruairi McConville 7

    The youngest player on the pitch played with great maturity in defence

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    Daniel Ballard 8

    Another dominant performance in the heart of the defence

    Trai Hume 7

    Led by example as he took the captain’s armband

    Justin Devenny 7

    Excellent first half at left wingback capped off with an assist

    Ali McCann 6

    Steady performance from the midfielder before he was subbed off

    Shea Charles 7

    Unlucky not to grab his first international goal

    Ethan Galbraith 6

    Didn’t really get the opportunity to impose himself on the game

    Isaac Price 6

    Quiet night from the man who usually carries a big threat

    Dion Charles 6

    Worked hard up top but was isolated for large parts

    Subs

    P Charles [for Hazard, 46] 7

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    George Saville [for Saville 62] 6

    Callum Marshall [for Devenny, 84] 5

    Jamie Donley [for Galbraith, 61] 6

    Paul Smyth [for D Charles, 72] 6

    Brodie Spencer [for Bradley, 72] 6

    Brad Lyons [not used]

    Caolan Boyd-Munce [not used]

    Ronan Hale [not used]

    Terry Devlin [not used]

    Lee Bonis [not used]

    Aaron Donnelly [not used]

    Dale Taylor [not used]

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