Following Ian Baraclough's dismissal, Michael O'Neill has been rehired as Northern Ireland's manager on a five-and-a-half-year deal.

O'Neill's first tenure in command, which spanned from December 2011 to April 2020, saw him lead Northern Ireland to their first tournament in 30 years and the last 16 of Euro 2016.

The 53-year-old was fired from his position as Stoke City's manager in August after taking over in November and initially juggling it with his role as Northern Ireland manager.

Northern Ireland, which fired Baraclough in October after he won just four of his 22 competitive games, has now brought him back into the world of international managing.

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"I am delighted to be the Northern Ireland senior men's manager," O'Neill said in a statement on Wednesday.

"I am excited to see what can be achieved with this group of players and can’t wait to be in front of the Green and White Army at the National Stadium once again."

O'Neill's first game in charge will be against San Marino on March 23 in Northern Ireland's opening Euro 2024 qualifier.