Rangers defender Lee Hodson, Aberdeen winger Niall McGinn and St Johnstone pair Paul Paton and Alan Mannus have been called up to Northern Ireland's squad for the upcoming international break.

Michael O'Neill's side face Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying Group C next Friday before hosting Croatia four days later in a friendly. 

They currently occupy third spot after drawing with the Czech Republic, beating San Marino and losing to Germany in their opening three games. 

Gers right-back Hodson, who has only made one league appearance for the Ibrox club this season, is one of four Scotland-based players to be called up.

Dons winger McGinn, scorer of five goals for the Pittodrie club this season, also returns to O'Neill's selection.

Alan Mannus has been called up despite losing his place in the St Johnstone goal to Zander Clark, and he is joined by club teammate Paul Paton in the 25-man squad.