How the Irish fared: Patrick Bamford maintains rich vein of form

Potential Ireland recruit Patrick Bamford continued his recent rich vein of form on Saturday, netting an early winner as promoting-chasing Leeds won 1-0 at Bristol City.

Bamford’s fourth goal in his last four games came at the end of a week in which Ireland manager Mick McCarthy confirmed that the English-born striker had indicated a desire to represent Ireland.