The 21 year-old, who arrived at the Brandywell from Dungannon Swifts in January, has had an impressive first season with the Candystripes scoring nine goals in forty-nine appearance for the club from central midfield.

Returning to squad from suspension is Manchester United's Jonny Evans, while Michael Duff, Chris Brunt and Sammy Clingan are all back after they missed the San Marino World Cup qualifier last month with injury.

However Motherwell centre-back Stephen Craigan is still an absentee as he is still struggling with the groin complaint which has forced him to miss the last two internationals.

The full squad is:
Goalkeepers: Maik Taylor (Birmingham City); Alan Mannus (Linfield); Jonathan Tuffey (Partick Thistle):

Defenders: Chris Baird (Fulham); Gareth McAuley (Ipswich Town); Jonathan Evans (Manchester United); George McCartney (Sunderland); Aaron Hughes (Fulham); Michael Duff (Burnley); Ryan McGivern (Manchester City- on loan at Morecambe):

Midfielders: Steven Davis (Rangers); Michael O'Connor (Crewe Alexandra); Dean Shiels (Hibernian); Keith Gillespie (Sheffield United); Grant McCann (Scunthorpe United); Chris Brunt (WBA); Niall McGinn (Derry City); Sammy Clingan (Norwich City):

Forwards: David Healy (Sunderland); Warren Feeney (Cardiff City-on loan at Dundee United); Kyle Lafferty (Rangers); Peter Thompson (Stockport County); Martin Paterson (Burnley):