Healy: Lafferty can be a star

David Healy has backed Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty to flourish at Euro 2016 and close the gap on his all-time goals record.

The 28-year-old netted seven times in qualification to fire Michael O’Neill’s men to a first major tournament since 1986.

Despite being used sparingly by Norwich this season, and ending the campaign on loan at Birmingham, Lafferty will carry Northern Ireland’s hopes on his shoulders in France.

Healy played with Lafferty at international level and when both were at Rangers, and he reckons O’Neill has brought out the best in the former Burnley forward.

“He’s got all the talent in the world; he’s an international talent and I know because I played with him for Northern Ireland and …

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