Experienced striker Josh Magnes is targeting the return of Northern Ireland, admitting that “he can never be comfortable” as he was excluded from the team.
Director Michael O'Neill deleted the 34 -year -old front of friendly matches in March to assess new options forward, but he said the door would remain open to Magnes.
Magnes surgery from June games with Denmark and Iceland has ruled. But the Extreme City striker aims to return when the World Cup qualifiers begin in September.
“You can never be comfortable to be outside the team,” said Magnes, who gets 12 goals in 82 Northern Ireland hats.
“This is your selfish enemy, but you have to try to see the largest image.
“It happened to me a similar when I came to the team, when Michael wanted to see, but there were other players in front of me and he knew what they could do.”
Magnes added that he still “has a lot to present” his country after scoring 12 goals in all competitions in the first league during the 2024-25 season.
Magnes added: “It is up to me to continue performance and keep my head down, and be ready to go whenever this opportunity comes again,” Magnes added.
“I still feel I have a lot to offer. I feel I am progressing and doing a good job, so I am not slowing down any time soon.”
While recovering from surgery, Magennis works on his training slogans with the Irish Federation and says, “He is a passion I got” when his career ends.
“I will continue to play as long as I can. I still enjoy playing football, but unfortunately in every dream, you must wake up to me, and this is closer and more with the continuing seasons.
“It is a passion for now to understand the game, learn the game and develop players as much as possible.”
