Of course, the country were paired with Israel once more, as well as Denmark, Austria, Faroe Islands and Moldova with qualifiers set to begin in March. On paper there is a realistic chance of topping the group which ensures qualification or second place which will be good enough for a play-off spot.
Domestically, the big news emerged late in the day with Celtic once again backing Neil Lennon much to the annoyance of their fan base.
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9. Tav tipped for interest
James Tavernier is likely to be attracting attention from clubs across Europe, according to former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson. The Rangers right-back has been in exhilarating form, netting an incredible 16 goals so far. (Football Insider) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group