What did we learn from McArdle's first two games in charge?

What did we learn from McArdle's first two games in charge?Image source, Press EyeImage caption, McArdle has guided Northern Ireland to two wins over Malta in his first two games in chargeByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished8 minutes agoIt is a case of so far, so good for new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle, who has two wins from his first two games under his belt.The Scottish manager masterminded a thumping 4-0 win over Malta at Mourneview Park on Tuesday before NI saw off the same opponents in a 4-2 thriller in Ta'Qali on Saturday.The two victories move Northern Ireland one point behind Turkey in Group B2 in the race for second place and a more favourable play-off spot for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.Following two impressive wins, BBC Sport NI looks at what we've learnt from the new manager's first two games.NI beat Malta to end near two-year wait for away winGoals, goals, goalsImage source, Press EyeImage caption, Nat Johnson was one of four players to score their first goals for Northern Ireland in this international windowBefore McArdle was appointed as Tanya Oxtoby's permanent successor last month, Northern Ireland had gone four games without a goal.In the lead up to the Malta double-header, McArdle had placed an emphasis on the "final third aspect" and ending NI's run as a shot-shy team.NI certainly delivered in the goalscoring department with six different players shouldering the burden across the two games.Keri Halliday scored her first two international goals in Lurgan with Danielle Maxwell and Joely Andrews also finding the net.Incredibly the three players that scored on Saturday - Ellie Mason (two), Nat Johnson and Leyla McFarland all netted their first Northern Ireland goals.The different type of goals scored across the two games will also please McArdle.Two came from set pieces, two came from players getting on the end of crosses into the box and the other four fine individual efforts from diffe...