Michael Smith and Conor Washington called up by Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill for Wales and Slovenia friendlies
Peterborough United defender Smith and Queen’s Park Rangers striker Washington have both been named in Michael O’Neill’s 24-man squad.
Derby County defender Chris Baird – currently on loan at Fulham – is ruled out by injury.
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Hide AdNorthern Ireland play Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, March 24 and host Slovenia in Belfast four days later.
Former Ballymena United player Smith spent three years with Bristol Rovers before signing for Peterborough in 2014.
Washington – who qualifies to play for Northern Ireland through the grandparent rule – signed for QPR in January after scoring 27 goals in 82 appearances for Peterborough.
Northern Ireland squad:
Goalkeepers: Roy Carroll, Michael McGovern, Alan Mannus
Defenders: Aaron Hughes, Gareth McAuley, Jonny Evans, Craig Cathcart, Lee Hodson, Conor McLaughlin, Daniel Lafferty, Luke McCullough, Paddy McNair, Michael Smith
Midfielders: Steven Davis, Niall McGinn, Oliver Norwood, Shane Ferguson, Stuart Dallas
Forwards: Kyle Lafferty, Jamie Ward, Josh Magennis, Billy McKay, Liam Boyce, Conor Washington