Overview
- Northern Ireland beat Guinea 1-0 in Spain with a largely youth-based lineup that the manager used to assess young players.
- Arsenal 18-year-old Ceadach O'Neill made his senior international debut off the bench despite not yet playing for Arsenal's first team.
- Liverpool winger Kieran Morrison started on his debut and played the first half as part of the youth integration plan.
- Tom Atcheson scored the only goal early in the match and was later sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity, and Luke Southwood produced a late stop to preserve the win.
- O'Neill praised the youngsters' composure and physical readiness and said their performances will help shape selections for the scheduled friendly with France.