Rory McArdle has been included in the Northern Ireland squad for their forthcoming friendly in Turkey.
The City defender made his competitive debut for the country against Israel last month.
McArdle’s appearance in that final World Cup qualifier was his sixth international cap, the previous five having all been in friendlies.
The call-up for the Turkey match in Adana on Friday, November 15 will see the centre half on his third separate spell of international duty with Northern Ireland this season.
Previous absences have meant McArdle missing out on City’s league fixtures against Brentford in September and then Tranmere last month.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill has agreed a two-year extension to his contract which will see him remain in charge for the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.
O’Neill has named a strong squad for the trip to Turkey, with McArdle’s fellow defenders Jonny Evans, Aaron Hughes and Gareth McAuley all included.
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