It was a night of mixed emotions for Caolan Boyd-Munce as he made his first senior start
It was a night of mixed emotions for debutant Caolan Boyd-Munce as Northern Ireland came up against a ruthless Spain side in Palma. Michael O'Neill rewarded Boyd-Munce for an impressive season with St Mirren by handing him his first senior start at the Son Moix Stadium.
A brace from Pedri and one apiece from Alvaro Morata and Fabian Ruiz had the game won before half-time. Mikel Oyarzabal grabbed the fifth before the hour mark to complete the rout, but despite the defeat Boyd-Munce insisted there was plenty for Northern Ireland to take away from the game. Read next: Spain vs Northern Ireland: Player ratings from Saturday's friendly in Palma
"It was tough, incredibly tough. You're up against one of the best teams in the world. It was a chance to go out and see where we are at and what our level is.
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