United midfielder Grant McCann has missed out on playing for Northern Ireland in their home friendly against Hungary on Wednesday night after contracting a virus.

As a result, the 28-year-old will instead fly back to England ahead of this weekend's match against Leicester City.

His usual midfield partner Sam Togwell is missing Saturday's game through a one-match suspension, so the Iron will be hopeful McCann can recover in time.

Fellow Iron international Joe Murphy, who is on Republic of Ireland duty, will be on the bench for Wednesday night's home friendly with Poland.

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