Joey Barton mad for Paddy Madden

Joey Barton has backed Paddy Madden to add to his solitary Irish cap.

The FleetwoodTown manager has seen his striker score 18 times in all competitions for the League One side this season and, though the Dubliner has not been included in Mick McCarthy’s first squad, Barton has suggested the Ireland boss should take note of the former Bohs man’s form in front of goal.