Craigan ruled out for N Ireland

Northern Ireland v Bulgaria
Windsor Park
Wednesday, 6 February
Kick-off: 1945 GMT
Live on BBC1 NI and BBC Radio Ulster MW, Coverage on BBC Radio 5live & the BBC Sport website.

Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's friendly against Bulgaria at Windsor Park on Wednesday.

Craigan is required for club duty in Tuesday's Scottish Cup fifth round replay against Dundee.

Goalkeeper Michael McGovern has already pulled out of the Northern Ireland squad because of a broken finger.

With Craigan ruled out, Gareth McAuley or Jonny Evans are in line to partner Aaron Hughes in central defence.

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Damien Johnson looks likely to return to midfield after missing out on Northern Ireland duty for 11 months because of various injuries.

In-form Linfield striker Peter Thompson was also included in the Northern Ireland squad for Wednesday's game.

Meanwhile Bulgaria will be without Aston Villa midfielder Stilian Petrov who is injured.

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