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Paddy McNair & Northern Ireland top Nations League group with victory over Bulgaria

Paddy McNair in Northern Ireland gear.

Albion defender Paddy McNair helped Northern Ireland climb atop their Nations League group as they put in a five-star display against Bulgaria on Tuesday evening.

Michael O'Neill's men produced a stunning performance at Windsor Park, scoring five without reply against their Balkan opponents.

McNair started the encounter and played the full 90 minutes as a hat-trick from Isaac Price, alongside an own goal from Dimitar Mitov and Josh Magennis' late strike, ensured the hosts sealed victory under the lights.

Paddy McNair in Northern Ireland action.

The result puts Northern Ireland top of their Nations League group, with seven points from four games - a point ahead of Belarus in second place.

Their final two fixtures in the group stages of the competition come next month against Belarus and Luxembourg.

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