IRELAND FULL-BACK Stephen Ward continued his rejuvenation this season, scoring the opening goal in Burnley’s 3-1 win over Huddersfield in the Championship today.
Ward scored from close range after a David Jones corner was flicked on by Michael Keane on 14 minutes.
The win put Burnley seven points clear at the top of the Championship and continues a six-game winning run.
The goal highlights a remarkable turnaround for the 30-year-old Ireland international, who started his first Championship match of the season on 28 December against Bristol City, but has been a regular in the side ever since.
Ward is also likely to be included in Ireland’s Euro 2016 squad this summer, having started the 1-0 win over Germany as well as the 1-1 draw in Bosnia.
The full-back was not the only Irish international to score today, with Aiden McGeady also on target for Sheffield Wednesday.
Meanwhile, another Irish player, Leon Best, made a big impact after coming on for Rotherham with 20 minutes remaining.
With his side losing 3-0 against Derby, Best’s arrival inspired an unlikely comeback, as the 29-year-old scored a brace to help earn a 3-3 draw for his team.
