NI debut 'something I thought had passed' - Elmore
Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes may have all but come to an end against Portugal, but for Kess Elmore the 4-0 defeat marks the start of a long-awaited…
BBC Sport reports: Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes may have all but come to an end against Portugal, but for Kess Elmore the 4-0 defeat marks the start of a long-awaited international journey.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include NI, Northern Ireland's World Cup and Portugal.
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