Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington says an impressive performance for the U21s in their 1-0 defeat in Serbia on Friday was what led to Town midfielder Josh Carson’s elevation to the senior squad for Tuesday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn.

Worthington says his U21 coach had praise for the 18-year-old after Friday’s game: “Steve Beaglehole has informed me Josh performed particularly well in Serbia with the U21s.

“I have watched him a few times at Ipswich already this season and what Steve said about him backed up what I had already seen.

“He gives us good options both on the right and left wing. He has great energy and he can get you a goal.

“He has been in the group before during the Carling Nations Cup and showed his talent then so if called upon, I’m sure he will do well.”

Carson, who has previously won two full caps, has made one start and three sub appearances for the Blues so far this season.

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Clanky added 10:51 - Sep 5 Steve Beaglehole?! Awesome name
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jonwillpott added 10:53 - Sep 5 Hopefully PJ has recognised this too and bring him back from the wilderness after his bash about his fitness level when he returned from holiday!!!
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Lathers added 12:21 - Sep 5 Forget Carson, let's get Steve Beaglehole playing on one of the flanks. Wonderful name, which would look great on the back of an ITFC shirt.
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DiamondGezzer added 13:07 - Sep 5 Step up to the plate Josh, show Estonia what you can do.
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TractorBeezer added 14:30 - Sep 5 Great to hear and good luck Josh...show them what you can do. Beaglehole...now that would would be a tough name to go to school with!
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fourth added 15:58 - Sep 5 Really good
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brian_a_mul added 09:42 - Sep 6 With Lee Martin consigned to the sin bin, its the perfect time for Josh to get stuck in and prove his worth to the team. Best of luck in Talinn
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