Free agent Aaron Hughes is expected to win his 100th cap when Northern Ireland play Slovakia in Saturdays friendly in Trnava.The 36-year old, who made his debut against Slovakia in 1998, will become only the 12th Home Nations centurion on a list that includes Sir Bobby Charlton, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and his fellow countryman Pat Jennings.He will also become the first outfield Northern Ireland player to reach the milestone. Northern Ireland train in Austria on the eve of their final warm-up game against Slovakia Michael ONeill was not giving much away on whether Hughes would play but it was ONeill who helped convince the defender to backtrack on his decision to retire from international football in 2011.He wanted to be part of a squad that could do something, ONeill told Sky Sports News HQ.You want people you can rely on and Aaron is certainly that. Hes had a fantastic career and its fitting he will have the chance to go to a major tournament.Steven Davis was named as Hughes successor as captain when ONeill took over.Everyone can learn from him, said the Southampton midfielder. Hes the ultimate professional. I dont remember Hughesy ever having a bad game.Jonny Evans shared a room with Hughes on international trips when he first made his breakthrough for NI.He is fantastic player and person, said Evans. Hes very proactive with his defending and the way he holds the line. Hughes holds off Pall Klettskard off the Faroe Islands during a Euro 2016 qualifier I hope from a personal point of view that he can go on to reach 100 because its a massive milestone.The only Northern Ireland player to pass 100 caps is goalkeeper Jennings who made 119 appearances, and the Northern Irish legend said: It will be an absolutely fantastic achievement. Nobody deserves it more than Aaron.Northern Ireland are currently on the longest unbeaten run (11) of any Euro 2016 nation and play Slovakia on Saturday in their final warm-up friendly.Also See:Euro 2016Slovakia v N Ireland previewONeill pays Hughes tributeWashington looking for omensPaul George Shoes Deals . - Connor McDavid scored 53 seconds into overtime as the Erie Otters came from behind to defeat the visiting Guelph Storm 4-3 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Paul George Shoes From China . Ronaldo produced a spectacular individual performance on Tuesday, scoring all three goals and guiding Portugal into the next years World Cup in Brazil with a 3-2 victory in Sweden. The Real Madrid forward has scored 66 goals in 2013, but the last three may be the boost he needs to upstage Messi after FIFA unexpectedly extended the voting period for the Ballon dOr to Nov. https://www.cheappaulgeorgeshoes.com/ . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement. Paul George Shoes Outlet . Datsyuk will miss Tuesdays game against New Jersey and could be sidelined longer, while Cleary will likely miss at least the next three games. Its been an injury-plagued season for Datsyuk, who has suited up for just 39 games. Wholesale Paul George Shoes . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday.BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly says he is retiring from the national team after 18 years and a record 107 matches.Kiraly, known for playing in gray sweatpants in all weather conditions, led Hungary to the round of 16 at the Euro 2016 championships in June.The 40-year-old Kiraly said on his website that he will continue playing with hometown team Szombathelyi Haladas, but that playing on the national squad was now beyond him physicallly.ddddddddddddKiraly said that the lack of rest between the Hungarian championship and the month-long preparations for Euro 2016 and then the tournament tired him.Kiraly said that I gave it my all but, in the meantime, my body signaled that this is the limit.Kiraly broke Jozsef Bosziks record of 101 matches for Hungary in May. ' ' '