In one of the most unexpected twists of the international break, Northern Ireland’s national team has set up camp right in the heart of Liverpool — at Goodison Park, the home of Everton! 👀
Yes, you read that right. Manager Michael O’Neill confirmed that his squad, which includes Liverpool’s young full-back Conor Bradley, spent three days training at Everton Women’s facilities before jetting off to Slovakia for their next World Cup qualifier.
Speaking ahead of their trip, O’Neill revealed:
> “We trained in Liverpool today and will continue to do so for the next two days before flying to Slovakia. The squad is fit, confident, and ready for the week ahead.”
Still, the choice of venue has left many Reds fans scratching their heads — especially since Bradley is not only Liverpool-based but also a rising star at Anfield. Seeing him working hard on enemy turf has sparked plenty of playful banter across social media. 😅
Bradley, who recently earned praise for his solid defensive performance against Real Madrid, has been a major talking point in recent weeks. Even legends like Ian Wright and Jill Scott hailed his maturity — though Roy Keane, in typical fashion, couldn’t resist pointing out a few flaws.
Adding to the drama, Wayne Rooney also commented on Bradley’s tough outing in Liverpool’s 3–0 defeat to Manchester City, saying he “felt sorry for the lad.”
With Northern Ireland still clinging to slim World Cup qualification hopes, all eyes are now on their upcoming clash in Slovakia. But for Liverpool fans, one detail still feels strange…
💭 Conor Bradley training hard just a few miles from Anfield — only this time, on the blue side of Stanley Park.
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