Manchester United defenders Jonny Evans and Paddy McNair have been included in the Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming games against Qatar and Romania.

They are joined by Sheffield Wednesday striker Caolan Lavery in Michael O'Neill's 28-man group.

The 22-year-old Under 21 international has impressed back at the Owls after a productive loan spell at Chesterfield earlier this season.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans (right) tussles with Tottenham's Harry Kane at White Hart Lane

Paddy McNair, pictured in action against Arsenal, has been included in Northern Ireland's 28-man squad

Northern Ireland squad for games against Qatar and Romania: R Carroll (Notts County), M McGovern (Hamilton), T Carson (Cheltenham), A Hughes (Brighton), C Baird, G McAuley (both West Brom), J Evans (Man Utd), C Cathcart (Watford), S Ferguson (Newcastle), D Lafferty (Burnley), C McLaughlin (Fleetwood), L McCullough (Doncaster), P McNair (Man Utd), S Davis (Southampton), C Brunt (West Brom), C Evans (Blackburn), O Norwood (Reading), P McCourt (Notts Co), B Reeves (MK Dons), S Dallas (Brentford), K Lafferty (Rizespor), J Magennis (Kilmarnock), B McKay (Wigan), W Grigg (MK Dons), N McGinn (Aberdeen), J Ward (Derby), L Boyce (Ross Co), C Lavery (Sheff Wed). Advertisement

Ross County forward Liam Boyce has been rewarded for his recent form with a recall and there is also a place for Cheltenham goalkeeper Trevor Carson.

Bolton's London-born winger Liam Feeney has not been included despite recent speculation that he could pledge his allegiance to the country.

O'Neill's men face Qatar in a friendly at Crewe's Gresty Road on May 31 before they take on Group F leaders Romania in a key Euro 2016 qualifier at Windsor Park on June 13.

Northern Ireland are in a strong position in the group, just a point behind Romania and four points clear of third-placed Hungary after five games.

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley, pictured in action against Chelsea, is in Michael O'Neill's squad