Euro 2016 ten years on - and NI's bright future

Euro 2016 ten years on - and NI's bright futureImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Josh Magennis is the sole remaining player from Euro 2016 in Michael O'Neill's squad to face FrancePublished1 minute agoIt's 16 June, 2016. Hailstones are falling from the sky in Lyon. Gareth McAuley has just scored one of the most famous goals in Northern Ireland history.It takes you back, doesn't it?It is 10 years since Northern Ireland's last major tournament, and Michael O'Neill's side are back in France for the first time since.They are taking on Didier Deschamps' star-studded side in Lille on Monday, in what is Les Blues' send-off match before the World Cup.Northern Ireland may have missed out on that tournament after losing to Italy in their World Cup play-off, but with a young squad on an upward trajectory, there are hopes they will reach the promised land of a major tournament in years to come.From the 23 players who headed to France 10 years ago, only two remain.Paddy McNair, fresh from helping Hull City win promotion to the Premier League, is injured, which leaves Josh Magennis as the last man standing from the Euros.Now 35, and a free agent after leaving Exeter City, the memories are still strong."I still remember from when we left the hotel in the Culloden and when we got the suits, you know, it was unbelievable," Magennis told BBC Sport NI."It was just amazing from start to finish. To be able to say you've played for your country is brilliant, but to go toe-to-toe with the world's best on the European stage was absolutely fantastic."NI's record side show grit beyond their yearsPublished2 days agoAtcheson scores and is sent off as NI beat GuineaOn the pitch, two moments stand out for Magennis. He was heavily involved in the second goal against Ukraine as, when being urged to keep the ball in the corner in injury time, he darted into the box and Niall McGinn scored a famous clincher.&...