Northern Ireland hero Isaac Price said he has “matured a lot” following his decision to leave Everton and join Belgian outfit Standard Liege in the summer.

Price played a key role in Monday evening’s 2-0 win over Denmark at Windsor Park scoring the opening goal in the final Euro 2024 qualifier.

In a campaign where highlights have been hard to come by it felt like a defining moment, both for Northern Ireland and Price, who is clearly benefiting from his move.

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“It is massive. I am playing for a really good team in Belgium and I’m playing against some top players as well,” said the 20-year-old.

“There’s some players from the Denmark team who are playing in Belgium too, and they are very good.

“Playing in a men’s League as well – I’ve gone from last year, for the majority in Under-21s football and it’s a different level when you come and play in the first team.

“I’ve matured a lot and have just got to keep getting better now.”