Grigg gets Northern Ireland call

Will Grigg has been chosen as Northern Ireland's fourth striker for the European Championship, a day after scoring his first international goal.

Grigg scored 25 goals for Wigan in the team's title-winning campaign in England's third tier this season. He opened his account for Northern Ireland in the 3-0 win over Belarus on Friday.

Northern Ireland is competing in its first major tournament in 30 years. Its 23-man squad was announced at the Titanic Belfast museum yesterday.

Aaron Hughes, a 36-year-old defender, will arrive in France with a century of international appearances should he feature in a friendly week.

Goalkeepers: Michael McGovern (Hamilton), Roy Carroll (Notts County), Alan Mannus (St. Johnstone)

Defenders: Craig Cathcart (Watford), Gareth McAuley (West Brom), Jonny Evans (Manchester against Slovakia next United), Luke McCullough (Doncaster), Aaron Hughes (Melbourne), Conor McLaughlin (Fleetwood), Lee Hodson (MK Dons), Paddy McNair (Manchester United).

Midfielders: Shane Ferguson (Millwall), Stuart Dallas (Leeds), Steven Davis (Southampton), Oliver Norwood (Reading), Chris Baird (Derby), Corry Evans (Blackburn), Niall McGinn (Aberdeen), Josh Magennis (Kilmarnock)

Forwards: Kyle Lafferty (Norwich), Jamie Ward (Nottingham Forest), Conor Washington (Queens Park Rangers), Will Grigg (Wigan).