NI debut 'something I thought had passed' - Elmore

Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes may have all but come to an end against Portugal, but for Kess Elmore the 4-0 defeat marked the start of a long-awaited international journey.After a ruthless first-half display from Portugal in Larne gave them a comfortable advantage at the break, Elmore's half-time introduction made an impact for Northern Ireland, who were much improved after the interval.Elmore was a surprise call-up for the play-off double header against world number 22-ranked Portugal afte