Conor Bradley was handed the captain's armband once again as Northern Ireland thrashed Bulgaria 5-0 in the Nations League, capping off a superb international break for the Liverpool star.

Liverpool star Conor Bradley captained Northern Ireland in their 5-0 walloping of Bulgaria and their side had an average age of just 22 years and seven months

Isaac Price scored a superb hat-trick, Brodie Spencer’s shot forced an own goal from goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov and Josh Magennis rounded off the rout, putting Northern Ireland in the driving seat for the final League C Group Three fixtures against Belarus and Luxembourg next month.

Conor Bradley captained Northern Ireland again last night as they romped to a 5-0 victory over a dismal Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League.It was a truly astonishing display from the home side at

Conor Bradley became the youngest-ever player to captain Northern Ireland over the weekend and he donned the armband again versus Bulgaria

Northern Ireland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bulgaria in Plovdiv last month as a mistake from goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell proved costly, but they go into Tuesday’s match in confident mood after a strong performance in Hungary on Saturday, even if it went unrewarded.

Conor Bradley will skipper Northern Ireland against Bulgaria on Tuesday and says he is taking inspiration from Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk, who is his captain at the Premier League giants

Liverpool ’s Conor Bradley will captain Northern Ireland for the first time in their Nations League match against Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary on Saturday (kick-off 7.45pm Irish time). The 21-year-old said it was proud moment for him and his family after he was told the news on Friday by manager Michael O’Neill.