SPL seven called up for Irish 2012 bid

NORTHERN Ireland have named seven SPL players in their squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Serbia and Slovenia on 25 and 29 March.

Inverness goalkeeper Jonny Tuffey, Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan, Celtic pair Niall McGinn and Paddy McCourt and Rangers trio Steven Davis, David Healy and Kyle Lafferty have all been included in Nigel Worthington's party.