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Bailey Peacock-Farrell performance analysed as Leeds United goalkeeper makes full Northern Ireland debutThe Leeds United youngster appeared alongside Stuart Dallas in a 2-1 defeat to Bosnia
ByKristian Johnson
17:11, 8 SEP 2018Updated17:16, 8 SEP 2018
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Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell puts his arms out in vain as Bosnia score their first goal during the UEFA Nations League match at Windsor Park, Belfast (Image: Brian Lawless/PA Wire)
The past few months have been something of a whirlwind for Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey-Peacock Farrell.
It's a little over six months since he became a mainstay in the Whites starting XI and he has now been installed as Northern Ireland's number one too.
He made his full debut for Michael O'Neill's side in a 2-1 defeat to Bosnia on Saturday, September 8, with goals in each half from Haris Duljevic and Elvis Saric proving decisive, despite Will Grigg's late consolation.
It was a disappointing start to Norn Iron's UEFA Nations League campaign, with Peacock-Farrell and Leeds teammate Stuart Dallas at the centre of things throughout an entertaining game.
The match was broadcast live on Sky Sports, and we've rounded up what the pundits had to say about Peacock-Farrell over the course of his first full 90 minutes of international football.
Commentary team on Peacock-Farrell
There was plenty of talk around Peacock-Farrell in the opening few minutes, despite the ball hardly being anywhere near the Northern Ireland goal for the first half an hour.
The talk mainly revolved around his Leeds United form, with the commentary team stating: "He's certainly been given more responsibility by Marcelo Bielsa. He's clearly got confidence playing for a club of that size."
They were full of praise on the half-hour mark too when he stood tall to bat away Edin Dzeko's shot from close range.
Roy Carroll on Peacock-Farrell
As expected, plenty of questions were put to former Northern Ireland goalkeeper Roy Carroll about Peacock-Farrell's performance.
Bosnia's opener came as Duljevic snuck in at the near post and guided a neat finish through the legs of the Leeds youngster.
Analysing the first 45 minutes at half time, Carroll said: "Peacock-Farrel is just a young lad. He'll be disappointed it's gone through his legs, but it's hard with those balls coming across the box and you don't know whether to come or stay.
"Probably the more experience he gets with the players he'll be able to talk more with them."
More questions were raised at full time when Craig Cathcart's poor header back sold Peacock-Farrell short, and the 'keeper was rounded by Saric for Bosnia's second.
"It is difficult when you're not involved in the game as much as you're used to," said Carroll at full time. "It's very hard as a goalkeeper to try and keep concentration.
"For the second goal, he could have spoken to the player [Craig Cathcart] and said 'You have time, control it, take it down', but these mistakes happen and we have to learn quickly."
Michael O'Neill on Peacock-Farrell
For all the media focus on Peacock-Farrell's performance, the only opinion that he will care about is that of his manager.
In the post-match interview, O'Neill told Sky Sports: "I was delighted with Bailey. I thought Bailey acquitted himself very well. He had no chance with the first goal.
"He looked very assured in everything else that he did."
'Nuff said.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell of Northern Ireland during the UEFA Nations League B group three match between Northern Ireland and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Windsor Park (Image: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
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What about Stuart Dallas?
There was plenty of talk about Peacock-Farrell, but in truth his Leeds teammate Dallas was far more involved.
The versatile midfielder started on the left wing, before making a switch to the right-hand side late on, and was a constant thorn in the Bosnian backline.
Stuart Dallas during the UEFA Nations League B group three match between Northern Ireland and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Windsor Park (Image: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
His only disappointment will have been his finishing.
One glorious opportunity in particular fell his way just after half time, but the 27-year-old could only scuff a volley into the ground from six yards out and Ibrahim Sehic was able to tip the effort over the bar.
