FOOTBALL: Worthington impressed by Patterson

Northern Ireland boss, Nigel Worthington was impressed by Rory Patterson during last night's CIS semi final.

Patterson grabbed his 27th goal of the season in Coleraine's 2-0 win over Dungannon Swifts in the Co-operative Cup semi-final at the Oval.

Worthington told the BBC: "We've watched him here and in previous games - he takes his chances very well.

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"He was nice and bright in the first half and he got his goal."

Northern Ireland travel to take on Albania in a friendly on 3 March.

Worthington added: "We have to see what strikers across the water are fit and available and then we will select the group from there."