Nations League: Kofi Balmer handed first NI call-up as Jamal Lewis returns to squad

Jamal Lewis returns to the squad for the final two Nations League games

Crystal Palace defender Kofi Balmer has received a first Northern Ireland call-up for the final two Nations League matches against Kosovo and Greece.

Newcastle full-back Lewis returns after a series of injury setbacks last season.

Northern Ireland are third in their group and need a good finish to avoid relegation to the fourth tier.

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Northern Ireland squad

Goalkeepers: Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Burnley), Trevor Carson (St Mirren), Conor Hazard (HJK Helsinki).

Defenders: Jonny Evans (Leicester City), Paddy McNair (Middlesbrough), Conor Bradley (Bolton Wanderers, on loan from Liverpool), Jamal Lewis (Newcastle United), Tom Flanagan (Shrewsbury Town), Ciaron Brown (Oxford United), Paddy Lane (Fleetwood Town), Kofi Balmer (Crystal Palace).

Midfielders: Steven Davis (Rangers), Corry Evans (Sunderland), Shane Ferguson (Rotherham United), George Saville (Millwall), Jordan Thompson (Stoke City), Alistair McCann (Preston North End), Shea Charles (Manchester City), Conor McMenamin (Glentoran).

Forwards: Kyle Lafferty (Kilmarnock), Josh Magennis (Wigan Athletic), Gavin Whyte (Cardiff City), Shayne Lavery (Blackpool), Dion Charles (Bolton Wanderers).