Oxford United manager Chris Wilder thanked the Northern Ireland FA for allowing Adam Chapman to play at Kettering on Tuesday.

The former Sheffield United man, pictured above, was called up for their friendly in Portugal, but was allowed to appear for his club instead.

Wilder explained: “We had a conversation with the Northern Ireland FA and their manager and they agreed that they felt it would be more beneficial for Adam to play 90 minutes for us tonight instead of their friendly.

“That was obviously good news for us and we are grateful to them for that.

“Adam’s still a young boy learning his trade and he did OK again for us in a position that he is not yet fully accustomed to.

“But he is getting better and better every game he plays.”