Kelly keen to kick on in Nations League campaign
Northern Ireland midfielder is hoping to build on a promising start to his international career during the upcoming Nations League campaign.
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"I had a good year at club level, got my first senior international start and first goal, so it was a good year for me."
— Paddy Kelly , Athlete
"It's a new international schedule, so it will be good for us to experience that for the first time."
— Paddy Kelly , Athlete
Key People
Conor Hourihane is the manager of Barnsley Football Club.
Michael O'Neill is a Northern Irish football manager known for his previous role with the national team.
Paddy Kelly is a Northern Ireland midfielder who plays for Barnsley and has recently begun his international career.
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Northern Ireland midfielder is hoping to build on a promising start to his international career during the upcoming Nations League campaign.
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