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'Positive after positive' for Northern Ireland's Devenny
Crystal Palace's Justin Devenny said he relished the challenge of playing a new position for Northern Ireland in their 2-1 friendly defeat by Denmark on game in Copenhagen saw manager Michael O'Neill pick the 21-year-old to start at wing-back for the first time at international who won the FA Cup with Oliver Glasner's side this season, performed admirably throughout, creating Northern Ireland's early goal while also managing the threat posed by Lazio's Gustav Isaksen."It was a new position for me but I enjoyed it and wherever I play for the team I'm willing to do a shift," he said of what was his fourth cap."Michael had told me he was thinking of playing me there and we did a few bits and bobs in training. To be fair, I'm familiar with it from Palace as well."I know the roles and responsibilities of it and it's just putting that into place."O'Neill has previously played the right-footed Brodie Spencer on the left side of his backline with the Huddersfield Town man performing well in recent manager thought that Devenny's comfort on the ball gave his side a "nice outlet" at Parken Stadium. "I thought he did really well," O'Neill said."He's got his hands full against a winger that obviously causes you a lot of problems. Justin's a midfield player but he's left-sided and I thought he dealt with it very, very well. "He gave us a nice outlet on the left-hand side as well in terms of his use of the ball, so he was a big, big positive." Along with Liverpool's Conor Bradley, Devenny was one of only two players in the Northern Ireland panel to feature in the Premier League this highlight of his domestic season, however, was of course his side's Wembley victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final and the Scotland-born midfielder is already looking forward to playing European football at Selhurst Park next season."Now it has probably sunk in but at the time I was in shock," he said of being an unused substitute in the final."It was such a big achievement at such a young age. I'll probably look back on my career in times to come and think of that day. It was special and to do it with a special group of boys was great."It's positive after positive. That's what I want to do with my career, take the next step and then the next step after that. Hopefully there will be some opportunities to come for me."Before that, though, is Tuesday night's friendly with Iceland where Devenny hopes both to make a first home start for his country and for the side to build momentum before the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign in September."Hopefully I'll get a start. It's a special atmosphere and the fans are great, so I can't wait for that," he added."It is about getting that team togetherness and knowing the way we play. Even for me, this is my third camp and it's about understanding the players I'm playing with."It's a great learning experience and I think that builds momentum into the big games."
Belfast Telegraph
25-05-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Stuart Dallas: I knew young Northern Ireland ace was destined for top the first time I saw him
Stuart Dallas says Justin Devenny was the standout player for Northern Ireland's Under-21s when he shadowed Tommy Wright in 2024. The 21-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the game since leaving Airdrie in 2023, culminating in 2025 in a place on the bench in the victorious FA Cup Final for Crystal Palace.
Daily Record
19-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Crystal Palace ace picks up FA Cup winners' medal just three years after Kilmarnock release
Just two years after playing in the Scottish third tier, Justin Devenny was lifting the FA Cup Just two years after playing in the third tier of Scottish football, Irvine footballer Justin Devenny is an FA Cup winner. The Northern Ireland international's remarkable rise saw him lift one of the most famous trophies in world football as Crystal Palace caused a major shock by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the final at Wembley. It's a staggering rise for Devenny, who was released by Kilmarnock three years ago and playing for Airdrieonians just two seasons ago. He was an unused substitute for the Eagles - but that didn't stop him from joining in the celebrations and he picked up a winners' medal. The 21-year-old has risen through the ranks at Palace, having initially joined the club's under-21 squad. But he's proven he can handle first team opportunities in the English Premier League, tallying 26 appearances and two goals this term. And his rapid rise is set to continue next season as he eyes European football as Palace make their Europa League debut.
Belfast Telegraph
25-04-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
‘I'm super excited, I've never been to Wembley before': Northern Ireland youngster ahead FA Cup Semi-Final
Fledgling Northern Ireland international Justin Devenny is set to land at Wembley today. And he admits that Saturday's FA Cup semi-final for Crystal Palace against Aston Villa is not only a major landmark for him but one step closer to cherished silverware.
The Star
23-04-2025
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- The Star
Soccer-Arsenal held by Palace to leave Liverpool on brink of title
Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Crystal Palace - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 23, 2025 Arsenal's David Raya in action with Crystal Palace's Justin Devenny REUTERS/Tony O Brien EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
