Call-ups for young, uncapped players became a feature of Ian Baraclough's Northern Ireland reign.
Dale Taylor, Shea Charles, Kofi Balmer and Brodie Spencer were among those introduced to the senior international squad for the first time during the former boss's three years in charge.
Most likely influenced by being robbed of key senior players such as captain Steven Davis, Stuart Dallas and Corry Evans through injury, it was a theme that was continued when Michael O'Neill announced the first squad of his second NI spell in charge last week.
The mood music from O'Neill
Dale Taylor, Shea Charles, Kofi Balmer and Brodie Spencer were among those introduced to the senior international squad for the first time during the former boss's three years in charge.
Most likely influenced by being robbed of key senior players such as captain Steven Davis, Stuart Dallas and Corry Evans through injury, it was a theme that was continued when Michael O'Neill announced the first squad of his second NI spell in charge last week.
The mood music from O'Neill