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This fixture had originally being pencilled in for May but is understood that Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington (ex-Sheffield Wednesday) wanted it set at a later date, whilst the Irish boss has confirmed that there will be no other friendlies scheduled in May unless major opposition can be secured.
"It's an ideal time for a friendly because the players will be fresh after their pre-season," said Worthington.
"It will be a friendly with an edge as it's a British Championship type game."
It is expected that, owing to no in juries or suspensions that Sheffield United duo Keith Gillespie and Gary Naysmith will both go head to head against each other.