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Rodd Hogg entertains Northern Ireland players ahead of crunch clash with Norway

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Northern Ireland are hoping to produce more magic moments as they bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup

Northern Ireland's players have been entertained by the nation's only professional pickpocket magician ahead of their clash with Norway.

Michael O'Neill's men are back in World Cup Qualifiers action on Sunday, with his side going into their fifth Group C game five points adrift of holders Germany, who boast a 100 per cent record so far.

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While challenging for the group might prove tough, a win over Norway at Windsor Park - a game you can see live on Sky Sports - would put Northern Ireland seven points ahead of Lars Lagerback's side and boost their play-off hopes.

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But preparation for the game has not been all hard work for O'Neill and members of his squad, who spent time trying to work out just how Rodd Hogg continually managed to mystify them with his range of tricks.

Kyle Lafferty, Josh Magennis, Roy Carroll, Stuart Dallas and Steven Davis were among the players to have their minds blown by Hogg, who specialises in close-up magic.

Click on the video at the top of this story to check out some of Hogg's magic as he tested out the Northern Ireland squad at their training base.

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Watch Northern Ireland v Norway live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 7.30pm on Sunday, March 26.

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