McCartney retirement blow for NI

Published : 08 Feb 2011 15:38:06

Northern Ireland's woes have increased ahead of Wednesday's Carling Nations Cup match against Scotland after George McCartney quit international football.Jonny Evans and Warren Feeney joined Northern Ireland's long absentee list on Tuesday before news of McCartney's international retirement came through. "I was informed on Sunday that George was retiring from international football," said boss Nigel Worthington. Sunderland player McCartney, 29, is currently on loan at Leeds United. The def.... read more