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Being the centre e of attention suits ‘Xavi’

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The LeaguePaper Team
4 October 2026

By Chris Dunlavy

DURING his formative years, Ethan Galbraith was likened to a pair of modern-day legends.
“Ethan’s not like anyone we’ve got in the squad,” said Ian Barraclough, who had managed Galbraith in the Northern Ireland Under-21 side before calling him up to the senior side in 2019.
“Not to put too much pressure on his shoulders, but he’s our little Andres Iniesta or Xavi, someone e who can get on the ball l and manipulate the ball l and find positive passes.”
Indeed, it was as a central midfielder that Galbraith made all fou...

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