Martin to start vs England?

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Fletcher is injured, so it's quite possible Derby's no 9 will get the nod!!

Although... this reporter for the BBC seems to disagree.

'The injury to Steven Fletcher exposed a limitation, though, since his replacement Chris Martin was less mobile and less technically adept. Strachan could play Stevie May up front against England, and the Sheffield Wednesday striker certainly plays with a fearless and bullish air, but Martin is more likely to start.
Yet without Fletcher's ability to take possession with his back to goal, then spin into space or move the ball swiftly to team-mates on either flank, Scotland's play is less cohesive, more one-dimensional'

Know's his stuff then that chap!

[D_D]

"Less technically adept" Brilliant. Of all the criticisms he could have picked. Jesus.

If I'm being patriotic, I hope Martin doesn't start, I'm not sure Cahill/Jagielka can cope

Seriously though, it would be great for Martin if he gets the nod. Touch wood he doesn't burn out or get injured...

[Gaspode]

...Touch wood he doesn't burn out or get injured...

or loses control and gives Jack Wilshere the slap he deserves...

[Beardyram]

Strachan rates him. Said he was the man of the match against Wolves despite not scoring.

If he starts Martin I would like to see him start with JR as well, try to replicate the Derby link ups at international level.

[Bear DCFC]

Would you rather England win or Scotland win with a goal or two from Martin?

[Ramondo]

Would you rather England win or Scotland win with a goal or two from Martin?

It's a no brainier for me. I couldn't a flying **** about the England football team. I hope Martin scores a hat trick and his value rockets along with his confidence.

Same for all our players. I'll only be cheering on England if a Derby player was involved.

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Yet without Fletcher's ability to take possession with his back to goal, then spin into space or move the ball swiftly to team-mates


If only martin could do that, imagine how dangerouse we would be.

[yamyamram]

Obviously this reporter hasn't seen Derby play recently. probably one of those who think football doesn't exist below the Premier League!! Idiot. Hope Martin starts & gets a couple of goals. Just hope he doesn't get injured!!!Be a good test for him against Cahill with the Chelsea cup game coming up. I'm in agreement with u Ramondo, no interest in England with no Rams players much prefer Scotland & Irish teams. We have had quite a few players in their teams down the years.

[Rapid]

the guy is clearly a moron if he thinks stevie may should start ahead of martin.

I'd much rather England win and martin draw a blank. why? because if martin impresses at this level we've got bob hope of holding on to him in January!

[Manofpride]

I'd love for Martin to get a hat full of goals but not against England! I hope Scotland get hammered just like they'll be hoping to beat the enemy. It's Scotland v England and there is no such thing as a friendly in this clash. Can't believe there are English England haters out there! :/