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Northern Ireland: Danish defeat two years ago offered glimpse into future of Michael O'Neill's side.

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Northern Ireland face Denmark in a friendly at the Parken Stadium , Copenhagen , on Saturday evening .

Michael O'Neill's side were without 10 regulars when last trip to Denmark .

Northern Ireland's last visit to Denmark was a heart-breaking 1-1 draw after an injury-time equaliser was disallowed by VAR technology.

The game can now be said to have represented a real glimpse into the side's future.

The return to Copenhagen offers an interesting yardstick to progress to the 2026 World Cup .

With Germany in their four -team group to make it to Canada , Mexico and the USA next summer , there is clearly a need for more regular exposure to higher level of opposition. Two years ago a callow side almost pulled off a shock draw. Saturday offers the opportunity to show how far along the path that same group have come since then..

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