Paddy McBrearty is relishing the chance to pull on the Irish jersey again and has hit out at critics of the International Rules series.

The young Donegal attacker, who played in the series two years ago, told the Irish News: "We've eight weeks of training behind us now so it's going really good.

"I'm really enjoying the experience, playing with some of the best players in the country, and there's a good backroom as well.

"As a player, it's very good. I suppose there aren't many opportunities in Gaelic football to represent your country, so when Joe Kernan gave me the call I was delighted to get a chance and I'm looking forward to putting on an Irish jersey and playing for my country."

McBrearty claims players who knock the International Rules series do so because they never got the opportunity to play in it themselves.

"You hear players giving out about it, but they have a grudge to be honest - people who were never picked don't like it. Anyone that's ever played it has really enjoyed it," he added.

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