 Following the 7–2 defeat, Haddock was publicly praised by Stanley Matthews for his refusal to resort to foul play.In 14 years as a senior and international footballer, Haddock was never booked, sent off, or even admonished by a referee.The latter match would prove to be his final international appearance, as despite his selection in the 1958 FIFA World Cup squad, he did not feature in the finals in Sweden.