Bradley re-appoints as Northern Ireland captain in a bid to impress Slot and secure spot in Liverpool team: Zack Oaten

Bradley expressed his excitement for playing with the team, stating, "I love coming away and playing with the boys. It's something I truly enjoy." He emphasized the importance of the opportunity to play full 90-minute games, as his playing time has been restricted at the club level. "Getting consistent game time is crucial for me, and I relish the chance to get out on the field and compete," he added.

“I think (captaining Northern Ireland) can only help me. Obviously, it was something new for me captaining a first-team team. It's a good experience for me." 

Bradley is in an awkward position at Liverpool as with Trent Alexander-Arnold fit he is limited with the number of minutes on the pitch, but despite often watching from the sidelines he spoke optimistically about the future and what it might bring. 

"I always try to focus on what's next. I don't really like sitting and reflecting and sitting still. I just want to keep going, keep progressing and just keep getting better. So, I just try to keep going and keep working hard every day, make sure I do the same things and hopefully I'll just keep going. 

"I think (playing for Northern Ireland) just improves me. Obviously, international football's different to club football, especially when you go away from home and stuff like that. We have to learn how to keep clean sheets and win games when we go away from home. 

"It is different, but I really do enjoy the challenge every time I come away, and I relish being able to play two games for my country." 

The young defender admitted he is still learning and is continuing to develop under Reds boss Arne Slot as he takes bits and pieces from some of the best players in the world. 

"Obviously I am still young, I'm not the complete player," Bradley said. "I still have to get better at defending, better at going forward. I'm just trying to learn every day off people like Trent and Andy Robertson, who are world-class players; try to take bits of their games and put it into mine."