The former Stoke man will join up with the senior international team for the first time this week ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Denmark and Spain.
He has quickly settled into life at Glanford Park, hitting seven goals already this season.
"I've been to see Martin play, sent scouts to watch him and I think he deserves his chances to come into the squad," said Worthington.
"He's been scoring goals regularly for Scunthorpe and will bring a real bundle of energy.
"He's a threat down the channels and I think it's nice that he has been included in the squad."