Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has called up Manchester United defender Paddy McNair for the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Romania next Friday.

The 19-year-old's stock has risen in recent months after a series of impressive performances in his breakthrough season at Old Trafford.

McNair missed out on a debut call-up in last month's round of qualifiers after suffering a hamstring injury, but he is fighting fit now ahead of a potential first cap.

"I've been hugely impressed with Paddy - he's come into a difficult situation at Manchester United and there is a lot of media attention," O'Neill told the Northern Irish Football Association's official website.

"The manager has come in and spent a lot of money so it is encouraging to see the likes of Paddy given a chance. He's played in difficult circumstances, with the defence a bit makeshift at times and it's difficult for a young player to come into that.

"But he's acquitted himself very well, he's around the Manchester United first team and I'm looking forward to having him in the squad."

O'Neill's side sit top of Group F after winning their opening three qualifiers for the first time in the nation's history.