Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'Neill

Friendlies 'a chance to further develop' - O'NeillImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, O'Neill has signed a new contract to keep him as NI boss until 2032ByJana McCabeBBC Sport NI journalistPublished2 minutes agoNorthern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the upcoming friendlies against Guinea and France provides an opportunity to "improve our possession-based football".O'Neill's side will aim to put the disappointment of March's World Cup play-off defeat by Italy behind them when they travel to face Guinea and France.NI are attempting to build momentum ahead of the Nations League campaign, where they have been drawn alongside Georgia, Hungary and Ukraine."Just to enjoy the game and try and get as many players as we can involved in the game," O'Neill told BBC Sport NI, when asked what the goals of the friendlies were."To see the further development of the team. I think as we develop as a team now, our possession-based football, maybe to see an improvement in that a little bit as our out-of-possession football has been excellent. "Every time we get together, you're hoping that we can further develop. The group is extremely young, it gives us an opportunity to bring younger players and get them around and just integrate as many young players as possible."Northern Ireland v GuineaThursday, 4 June at 17:00 BSTWatch on iPlayerListen on SoundsWatch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayer, listen on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster; Live text commentary on BBC Sport app and websiteGraham and O'Neill 'very much in our plans'Despite the inclusion of uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill making headlines, O'Neill added that he is "not putting any expectation" on either player. Graham has been included after scoring 22 goals in 31 appearances for Everton's under-21 side, while O'Neill impressed in Arsenal's academy. However, nei...