Five Ireland players named in Championship team of the week

Sammie Szmodics was the highest rated player following his brace against Norwich with both goals being created by Andrew Moran, who came second.

SAMMIE STARS: Blackburn Rovers' Sammie Szmodics celebrates. Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

The English Football League have announced their Championship team of the week following the latest round of fixtures and Ireland players make up almost half the side.

Five Ireland players in total make up the best eleven from the weekend's action with Blackburn Rovers' striker Sammie Szmodics named the highest rated player - according to the EFL and WhoScored.com - following his brace against Norwich City with both goals being created by Andrew Moran, who came second.