Northern Ireland Women have been drawn against Ukraine in the play-offs for a place at Euro 2022

Kenneth Shiels’ squad won their final two Group C games to edge out Wales on head-to-head away goals and secure second place behind Norway in qualifying for the tournament.

Ukraine overtook the Republic of Ireland in their final Group I match to claim the runners-up spot behind Germany.

Friday’s draw to determine the three remaining places in England next summer had initially seen Russia pulled out of the pot to face Ukraine.

However, with UEFA not allowing Russia and Ukraine to be drawn together for political reasons, the Russians, second in Group A behind defending European champions Holland, will instead face Portugal.

The final play-off tie sees the Czech Republic take on Switzerland, with the fixtures to take place over two legs from April 7 to 13.

Euro 2022 will see 16 nations compete across 10 venues during July, with the final to be played at Wembley.

A depleted Northern Ireland squad were beaten 6-0 by England in a behind-closed-doors friendly at St George’s Park last week, which marked Hege Riise’s first game in temporary charge of the Lionesses.