Craig Cathcart, Chris Casement, Shane Duffy, Shane Ferguson, Corry Evans and James Lawrie are the other new boys.

BBC: Irish League quintet in NI squad

Robert Garrett, Martin Donnelly, James Lawrie and Shane Ferguson were then handed first caps late in the low-key friendly.

BBC: Worthington praise for NI display

Northern Ireland boss Steve Beaglehole handed debuts to Newcastle's Shane Ferguson, the impressive McQuoid and Robin Shroot of Ryman Premier League side Harrow Borough.

BBC: Scotland U-21 1-3 N Ireland U-21

Mannus' club colleague Robert Garrett, Martin Donnelly, James Lawrie and Shane Ferguson were also handed first caps late in the game as the Irish continued to battle gamely.

BBC: Italy 3-0 Northern Ireland