Just like Michael O’Neill, McArdle will be based in Scotland during his tenure as Northern Ireland manager.

McArdle, who took charge of Scotland for four matches last year on an interim basis, will remain in Glasgow – a decision he believes will help NI.

“The benefit is because a lot of girls are playing in the domestic game in the UK, I am in a good position to stay in Scotland and watch some of the girls play,” McArdle said.

17 players of the last NI squad play their football in England or Scotland with just five based in Northern Ireland, four from Glentoran and one from Linfield.

However, he added he will also make effort to watch those who play in the Irish Premiership as well.

“I’ll be around NIFL [Women’s Premiership] quite a lot on a Friday evenings, and also speaking to players a lot in between camps as well.”