Alfie McCalmont believes it is up to Northern Ireland’s next generation to justify the faith of manager Ian Baraclough in their upcoming friendlies against Malta and Ukraine. “My aim is to get some more game time,” McCalmont said of his personal targets for the trip. He signed a new four-year deal at Leeds last summer before joining Oldham on loan, scoring eight goals in 39 appearances for the Latics. “Alfie has gone out on loan and he will be better for his first season in senior football. “He has scored goals during that period, and has had to deal with whatever Oldham Athletic have thrown at him.

Source: Express May 28, 2021 05:03 UTC