In the absence of James McCarthy, Derby's Jeff Hendrick is in line for a start in midfield for Ireland's Euro qualifier with Scotland in Glasgow.
Ireland go into tonight's game joint top of Group D on 7 points, 3 clear of the Scots.
Gordon Strachan has promised a fiery atmosphere at Parkhead, and his opposite number, Martin O'Neill has plenty of respect for the Scotland boss.
Kick off at Parkhead is at 7.45 at the same time, Germany play host to group minnows, Gibraltar in Nuremburg.
While at 5 o'clock Poland go to Georgia.
Surprise Group F leaders Northern Ireland are in Bucharest to face second placed Romania this evening.
Elsewhere in that group, Hungary take on Finland and Greece face the Faroes.
Ireland's Under 19's got their European qualifying campaign underway with a win yesterday.
Leeds striker Eoghan Stokes got the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Malta at the RSC.
