Duff back in international side

Last updated : 20 November 2008 By Tony Scholes
Michael Duff
Michael Duff - first international start since his return from injury
Duff has recently been back in the Burnley side and has turned in some top performances, and he made his international return a couple of months ago via the subs bench in a friendly against Scotland.

But last night he started and played the first 55 minutes as Norn Iron lost 2-0 at home to Hungary in what has been described as a disappointing performance. He was replaced by Niall McGinn of Derry.

Burnley team mate Martin Paterson was again named as a substitute and came on after 69 minutes, replacing West Brom's Chris Brunt.

In Glasgow Graham Alexander won his 37th Scotland cap in their friendly against Argentina. The Scots, like Northern Ireland, were beaten, with Diego Maradona's team winning 1-0 with a goal from. Grezza didn't start but was introduced as a substitute after 83 minutes, replacing Scott Brown of Celtic.

On Tuesday Kevin McDonald was in the Scotland Under-21 side that fell to a 3-1 defeat against Northern Ireland at 's New Douglas Park. He played the first half and was replaced by Dundee United's Goodwillie at half time.

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