Rams star Martin plans to get one over Irish pals

Together, they form part of Derby County’s promotion chase but for 90 minutes on Friday fortnight, Chris Martin intends plotting the downfall of his Irish clubmates.

Scotland can go level with Ireland on seven points in Euro 2016 qualifying Group D by winning the clash of the Celtic cousins at Parkhead on November 14.

That Martin is enjoying the most prolific spell of his career is just one reason why Gordon Strachan retains confidence of decelerating Ireland’s early surge to the campaign.