Northern Ireland are hoping to build on their performance during the opening night loss to Spain ahead of their ‘derby’ against Scotland at the European Under-19 Women’s Championship.
The host nation were beaten 2-0 on their tournament debut at Windsor Park.
Team captain Emma McMaster praised the side’s work-rate and tactical approach.
“I’m so proud of the way the girls followed the plan set out by the coaches and we’ll have more confidence going into Friday’s game.”
“It’s a local derby so we’ll have to prepare differently [for that],” McMaster said.
“They’re going to be setting up differently against us and we’re really looking forward to it.”
Scotland began their Group A campaign with a 3-0 defeat to 2011 winners Germany on Tuesday, meaning that both teams will be seeking their first points of the tournament when they meet at Mourneview Park.
“Scotland is a different proposition now and both of us will maybe approach it a bit differently,” said Northern Ireland manager Alfie Wylie.