O'Neill: McNair better in midfield than defence

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes he has found a new solution for Manchester United's midfield in the absence of Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Paddy McNair impressed for Northern Ireland in midfield during their 1-1 draw with Wales on Thursday and while he is more known for some impressive cameos in the United defence last season, O'Neill thinks the youngster is better suited to midfield.

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