Dean Shiels believes Kyle Lafferty “won’t turn his back” on the Northern Ireland national team,sb0bet despite getting caught up in a major row with the Football Association after pulling out of international duty, reports the Scotland Herald. Lafferty withdrew himself from the squad, citing an injury and lack of fitness, but the decision has led to him receiving a lot of criticism.Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill admitted he was disappointedsb0bet with the striker and said Lafferty’s decision to pull out of the team could have future repercussions. The 31-year-old has been a terrific servant for the national team, but he may have played his final game for Northern Ireland. Shiels came to Lafferty’s defence, insisting the Rangers striker still wants to play for his country.He said: “I know Kyle. I grew up with him and played with him with Northern Ireland. He loves his country. I think he will return. Kyle will tell you himself that for a lot of years, when he was going from club to club, he played his best football for Northern Ireland.