Source: Daily_Mail
Adam Barton in Northern Ireland squad to face Italy and Faroes
Promising Preston midfielder Adam Barton has been drafted into the Northern Ireland senior squad for the first time. [LNB]Barton is a surprise pick by manager Nigel Worthington for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Italy and the Faroe Islands next month. [LNB] National service: Barton (left) will link up with Northern Ireland for the qualifiers[LNB]Northern Ireland squadTaylor(Birmingham), Tuffey (Inverness),Blayney (Linfield), J Evans (Man United), Craigan (Motherwell),Cathcart (Blackpool), McAuley (Ipswich), Hughes (Fulham), Baird (Fulham),McCann (Peterborough), Brunt (West Bromwich), Gorman (Wolves), C Evans (Man United), Davis (Rangers), McGinn (Celtic), Barton (Preston), Clingan (Coventry),Healy (Sunderland), Feeney (Oldham), Lafferty (Rangers), McCourt (Celtic), Patterson (Plymouth) [LNB]The 20-year-old has been fast-tracked after making six league appearances for his club this season and scoring once. [LNB]Blackburn-born Barton, who qualifies through one of his parents, has played for Northern Ireland's Under 19 side. [LNB]Worthington has recalled Celtic pair Niall McGinn, following his recovery from a broken foot, and Paddy McCourt. [LNB]McCourt is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury but is expected to be fit for at least one of the qualifiers. [LNB][LNB] Pulis tells Capello that Etherington deserves call-up for EnglandAttwell axed from Premier League for weekend after Anfield horror showEngland World Cup 2018 bid team's fears over BBC's PanoramaNever again! Scotland snubbed by Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson[LNB]
