Lafferty reveals quick recovery

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Lafferty appears to have made a quick recovery from the knee problem he suffered in the draw against Poland at the weekend.

Lafferty told Sky Sports News: "It was a bit sore but it feels good now - I've trained on it."

Northern Ireland would move into top spot in Group Three with a victory and Lafferty already has a vision of South Africa.

He said: "It will be brilliant if we do make it, for the squad, the coaching staff and the fans - who've been exceptional.

"Every player wants to play at the highest level for club and country...we are so close now."

Meanwhile former World Cup defender Alan McDonald believes it is a shame so few supporters will get to see such a vital game.

Windsor Park's capacity has been trimmed over the years because of safety issues and there will less than 15,000 supporters in the ground.

The debate about a new national stadium continues to rumble on and according to McDonald, the man in the street and the Irish Football Association are both suffering.

"People are struggling to get a ticket for the game because there only a few available," said McDonald, who played for Northern Ireland in Mexico '86.