Conor Bradley has mixed emotions after an eventful few days on international duty with Northern Ireland.

Things got off to a good start, with Bradley playing an important role in a 2-0 win against San Marino. Bolton team-mate bagged a brace that night –the striker’s first goals for his country.

However, Michael O’Neill’s side were beaten 1-0 by Finland last night at Windsor Park despite creating several decent chances.

Charles again had the ball in the net during the second half but was judged to have used his arm following a VAR check.

Bradley admits there is a sense of frustration in the camp after failing to build on their win against San Marino.

However, the Liverpool loanee is keeping a positive outlook about their chances of qualifying for next summer’s European Championships in Germany.

“I’m always optimistic and there is still loads of belief in the changing room,” he told The Belfast Telegraph.

“We all believe we can hopefully qualify for the Euros. We’re all disappointed with how the result went.

“I was pleased with my own performances against both Finland and in San Marino last Thursday night.

“Of course, it’s disappointing we didn’t get the win we wanted and that I felt we deserved. So there is, overall, a lot of disappointment. But the main thing is there is still a lot of belief with us.

“At the same time, we are still pleased with the performance — I thought we played really well and created quite a few chances.”

O’Neill’s side are back in action in June when they take on group favourites Denmark, and Bradley is eager to be involved against the Danes.

 “Denmark got beat by Kazakhstan so now the group is actually wide open,” he added. “Hopefully, we can go on and put it right in Denmark.

“It would probably be the biggest game of my career. It would be up there. If we play the way we have and take our chances then hopefully we will get the result to go with it.

“I thought Finland were decent, to be fair. They took their chance when they got it, they are a good side. That’s just football though, there’s always surprises in any group, in any competition.

“You just have to recover and try and get as many points on the board. Hopefully, we can bounce back when we go over to Denmark.”