SportFootballDavis has been named in a 25-man squad which also features two new faces in Fleetwood winger Paddy Lane and Sunderland\u2019s Trai Hume<\/p>\n
Veteran Steven Davis remains part of the Northern Ireland plans (Liam McBurney\/PA)<\/p>\n
(PA Archive)<\/p>\n
Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis has been named in Ian Baraclough\u2019s squad for their their upcoming friendlies against Luxembourg and Hungary despite speculation over his international future.<\/p>\n
It had been uncertain whether the 37-year-old Rangers midfielder, who has won a record 132 caps, would continue following the end of the side\u2019s World Cup qualifying campaign.<\/p>\n
Davis, however, has given no indication to Baraclough that he intends to retire from the international game and firmly remains part of the plans ahead of the start of the Nations League campaign in June.<\/p>\n
Baraclough said: \u201cIt\u2019s a question that\u2019s going to be asked every conference but my conversations with Steven have been no different.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s looking forward to the two games, looking forward to June. He\u2019s looking forward to meeting up with the guys and being part of the squad.\u201d<\/p>\n
The only issue concerning Davis had been fitness-related after a stop-start campaign at Ibrox.<\/p>\n
Baraclough said: \u201cHe\u2019s had a couple of setbacks, a small calf issue and thigh issue, but I\u2019ve not been told he won\u2019t be fit for us come next week.\u201d<\/p>\n
Davis has been named in a 25-man squad which also features two new faces in Fleetwood winger Paddy Lane and Sunderland\u2019s Trai Hume.<\/p>\n
Leicester defender Jonny Evans is not included due to injury but there are returns for Shayne Lavery, Dion Charles, Daniel Ballard, Matthew Kennedy and Luke Donnelly.<\/p>\n
Jordan Jones, Dale Taylor, Jamal Lewis, Conor Washington and Ethan Galbraith are also not involved.<\/p>\n
Baraclough\u2019s side play in Luxembourg on March 25 before hosting Hungary at Windsor Park four days later.<\/p>\n
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