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Caragh Hamilton joined Nottingham Forest from Lewis in the summer Northern Ireland winger Caragh Hamilton will miss October's Euro 2025 play-off with Croatia because of a "significant" hamstring injury. Nottingham Forest manager Carly Davies said that Hamilton, 27, will be on the sidelines "for a prolonged period of time". Davies said: , external "She'll be working closely with the medical team with the support of the Northern Ireland national team as well. "We'll just be hoping to get her back on the pitch as soon as possible. " Hamilton joined Forest, who are unbeaten in eight matches in the FA Women's National League Premier Division North - in the third tier of English women's football - from Lewes in the summer. She has won 46 Northern Ireland caps and scored six goals. Tanya Oxtoby's side travel to Croatia on Friday, 25 October before the return fixture at Windsor Park on Tuesday, 29 October. Northern Ireland qualified for the play-off by finishing second in Group B3, with three wins from six matches. Croatia were third in Group B4, behind Wales and Ukrainez, and if Northern Ireland progress they will face Norway or Albania for a place at the Euro 2025 finals. 'England's Wembley shambles a serious mis-step for Carsley' Eight-hundred-and-twenty-three! The spirit behind England's record-breaking day 'The son every mum would love to have' - Nadal, Federer & an enduring legacy Glass Animals perform at Radio 1's famous Live Lounge Glass Animals perform for Rickie, Melvin and Charlie Comic characters, spoofs and musical comedy Fast-paced, action-packed sketch comedy with Louise Mc Carthy and Gayle Telfer Stevens Bite-sized tales of terror Real-life ghost stories hand-picked from the Uncanny inbox Black artists reveal their fight against exploitation Stars including Nile Rodgers chart the struggles of legendary black artists in the music industry Inexperienced keepers battle for NI opportunity Baxter wants Carrick to 'believe in themselves again' Sexton 'might have been tempted' by Leinster stay How Cliftonville won the Women's Premiership 'Nadal - the son every mum would love to have' 'I was wild and messed up - I don't want others to make same mistakes' Why was 'the greatest match' so great? Relive Nadal's top 10 moments - and vote for your favourite 'You can't leave him out' - is Palmer England's most important player? A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards. Video Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards Chelsea 'won't win' Champions League 'playing like that' Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball. Video Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball Watch best shots as Australia batters set up big win against NZ. Video Watch best shots as Australia batters set up big win against NZ 'In the ocean, at the forefront of climate change' - Buchan 'Football needs to adapt to help female coaches' Will Norris or Verstappen face penalties before end of season? What to look out for in Women's Champions League group stage Man City v Premier League legal case verdict - what it all means Watch best shots as England chase down South Africa total for victory. Video Watch best shots as England chase down South Africa total for victory Can you beat our Premier League true or false quiz? Rower Grant has 'passion' to help tackle climate change 'How Hatton's win may be key to ending golf's paralysis' Smith at 15, Roets at 22st and three more Premiership talking points © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.