Northern Ireland trained at St Mary’s on the eve of their maiden match at a major tournament”Who?” That was the response when Marissa Callaghan was asked about the return of fearsome Norway forward Ada Hegerberg. It was, of course, tongue in cheek and followed by a big smile, which sums up the relaxed mood that has surrounded Northern Ireland since they landed in Southampton on Monday.NI’s captain Callaghan, who said she was “fit and ready to go” following a toe injury which put her participation in the opening match in doubt, said she was “calm inside” on the eve of Northern Ireland’s maiden major tournament.”Surprisingly the camp is really calm. It’s a massive occasion, we know that, but we are trying to take it all in,” she said.”The camp is in really good form. We are excited and ready to get into it.”Callaghan ready for Euro 2022 openerAda Hegerberg, Norway v Northern Ireland and the beginning of new chaptersSecurity, cameras and team suits – NI’s trip to first major tournament ‘feels real’There is no doubt that Northern Ireland will fully embrace the occasion. For many of this squad this is the cumulation of a life’s work and dedi… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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