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Gareth Fullerton

Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, James Maddison star in tribute video for Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans will become only the fourth man to win 100 caps for Northern Ireland tonight.

The 34-year-old is set to captain the side in their final Nations League game against Greece in Athens.

It will be a special moment for the Leicester City defender as he reaches the century mark, some 16 years since making his debut as a makeshift left-back against Spain.

Read more: Jonny Evans fired up by family pride as he outlines NI future

A David Healy hat-trick would see Northern Ireland claim a shock 3-2 win in Belfast that night, the first of many memorable moments for Evans.

Ahead of his 100th cap, the Irish FA produced a stirring tribute video for the former Manchester United defender.

Former teammates including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Kasper Schmeichel, Patrice Evra and John O'Shea have been praising Evans ahead of his milestone.

Current Leicester City pal James Maddison and club boss Brendan Rodgers have also lauded the former Greenisland graduate, alongside former Northern Ireland managers Michael O'Neill and Lawrie Sanchez.

It is a brilliant watch for a legendary player who has done Northern Ireland proud.

Jonny Evans is set to earn his 100th cap on Tuesday night (INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry)

Evans says in the video: "Everyone there (in the video) has sort of been part of it for me. I think that's what makes it special.

"You forget when you look back sometimes."

He added: "There have been so many people along the way who have helped me. My family, my brother (Corry), my sister, wife, kids. I have worked really hard to try and achieve the 100 caps for Northern Ireland."

Check it out for yourself in the tweet above.

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