The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Friday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between Scotland and Ireland. The contest scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Celtic Park in Glasgow and can be live streamed here free.
What They're Saying
Scotland's Steven Naismith (via UEFA): "I've not spoken to any of [my club teammates on Ireland] since last week and normally we would text during the weeks. We're not friends for this week. I want to win that bad. Friendships go to one side until after the game and Ireland will be the same."
Ireland head coach Martin O'Neill: "James [McCarthy] is feeling better today. He didn't do any work today, just a little walk, but it's only a few days since the injury. There's the possibility of him joining in over the next couple of days, but for the moment, that's all it was, a bit of a walk. He is going for a scan this afternoon, but he is feeling better. We will see what tomorrow might bring. If he is fit to play and wants to play, then fine."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Scotland's Steven Fletcher is riding good form at the club level. In nine appearances with Sunderland, the 27-year-old has four goals and an assist.
Scotland's Projected Lineup (4-4-1-1): McGregor; Forsyth, Hanley, Martin, Hutton; Maloney, Morrison, Brown, Anya; Naismith, Fletcher
Ireland's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Forde; Ward, Keogh, O'Shea, Coleman; Gibson, Quinn; McClean, McGeady, Walters; Keane
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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