Northern Ireland powerchair footballer Jason Browning says the tournament debutants can spring a surprise at the World Cup in Australia.
"In typical Northern Ireland style I think we are underdogs when it comes to how we'll do," said Browning.
"The progress we have made as a team in those six years has been phenomenal," he told BBC Sport at a reception at Stormont before the team flew to Australia. Northern Ireland will then come up against Japan and the Republic of Ireland on 18 October before rounding off the group stage with games against Australia and England the following day. There will then be semi-finals for the four top ranked sides and play-offs for the remaining six teams.
Powerchair football is a four-a-side version of football which takes place on a court. Specifically designed Powerchairs are adapted with a footguard to strike the ball as players can either spin for a more powerful shot or poke the ball forwards, which can often be more accurate.
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