Craigan set for Northern Irish start

Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan is expected to link up at the back with Mark Williams when Northern Ireland face Poland at Windsor Park in a World Cup qualifier.

David Johnson looks a certain starter in midfield as does David Healy in attack as the province look to extend their six match unbeaten run under manager Lawrie Sanchez.

Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor is hoping to mark his 33rd birthday tomorrow with a place between the posts ahead of Roy Carroll.

Team (probable): Taylor (Birmingham), A Hughes (Newcastle), Craigan (Motherwell), Williams (MK Dons), Capaldi (Plymouth); Gillespie (Leicester), Johnson (Birmingham), Whitley (Sunderland), M Hughes (Crystal Palace), Quinn (Willem II), Healy (Preston).