Hughes to reach milestone

Free agent Aaron Hughes is expected to win his 100th cap when Northern Ireland play Slovakia in Saturday’s friendly in Trnava.

The 36-year old, who made his debut against Slovakia in 1998, will become only the 12th Home Nations centurion on a list that includes Sir Bobby Charlton, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and his fellow countryman Pat Jennings.

He will also become the first outfield Northern Ireland player to reach the milestone.

Michael O’Neill was not giving much away on whether Hughes would play but it was O’Neill who helped convince the defender to backtrack on his decision to retire from international …

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