Poland Football

Gordon Strachan refutes suggestions from Poland that the visitors will be facing an overly-physical Scotland side in Thursday's crucial 2016 Euro qualifier at Hampden Park.

Skipper Scott Brown insists Scotland are in fine fettle ahead of their crunch Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland at Hampden Park. There are two Group D fixtures remaining.

Poland manager Adam Nawalka is prepared for a Hampden battle - but he also warned his side to expect an 'advanced European game' from Scotland.

Gordon Strachan has revealed Ikechi Anya is out of Scotland's crunch Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland at Hampden Park after the winger picked up an injury. 

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski believes his hot streak for Bayern Munich will ensure Scotland's defenders will be all over him at Hampden Park on Thursday night.

MARK WILSON: Robert Lewandowski has claimed he expects Scotland to deploy rough-house tactics to try and curb his threat in Thursday’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier.

Graeme Shinnie and Kevin McDonald are included in Gordon Strachan's squad for Scotland's crunch Euro 2016 qualifying double-header against Poland and Gibraltar.

A constant companion will now reach its crescendo and Shaun Maloney is confident Gordon Strachan’s men will not wilt with their Euro 2016 ambitions on the line.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Poland predictably thumped Gibraltar 8-1 in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Monday night, which kept them on course for second place in Group D.

World Cup winners Germany were brimming with confidence ahead of Monday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland in Glasgow that could see them book their ticket for next year's tournament.

Germany secured a 3-1 victory over Poland at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt on Friday night in their Euro 2016 qualifier. Bayern Munich pair Thomas Muller and Mario Gotze scored for the hosts.

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane maintained his scoring form with a double to ensure Ireland’s play-off destiny is now in their own hands following a 4-0 win over Gibraltar.

Germany coach Joachim Low has played down the extra pressure facing the world champions as they bid to topple Poland from top spot in Euro 2016 Group D qualifying on Friday.

Joachim Low's German team took to Eintracht Frankfurt's Commerzbank-Arena pitch on Thursday as they put the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of their Poland crunch game.

Bastian Schweinsteiger says Germany have no choice but to take maximum points from this week's qualifiers with Poland and Scotland if they are to qualify for next summer's Euro finals

Germany will be looking to make amends for their Euro 2016 qualifying defeat to Poland last year when the two sides meet again in Frankfurt on Friday, says captain Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Poland may lead World Cup champions Germany in Euro 2016 qualifying’s Group D while Greece are fresh from another loss to minnows Faroe Islands, but they couldn’t be separated in Gdansk.

Robert Lewandowski hit a dramatic hat-trick in the closing stages as Group D leaders Poland thrashed Georgia 4-0 in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Warsaw.

Former Poland international Zbigniew Boniek has called for Russia to be stripped of the 2018 World Cup because of its involvement in the Ukraine civil war.

Ikechi Anya last night insisted Scotland’s sights should be set on qualifying for France 2016 by winning Group D outright. Gordon Stachan's side are currently third in the table.

Robbie Keane warned the Republic of Ireland's Group D rivals they will fight until the last second of the campaign for a place in the Euro 2016 finals after getting a late 1-1 draw against Poland.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-1 draw with Poland thanks to a late Shane Long strike to keep his side's Euro 2016 qualification hopes alive.

Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Euro 2016 qualifiers as Republic of Ireland host Poland to help wrap up the evening's action.

It is the game which, ultimately, could define the success or otherwise of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane’s expensive Republic of Ireland tenure.

Martin O’Neill says his opinion cannot be swayed by Premier League managers who do not rate his players. The Republic of Ireland boss was making specific reference to winger Aiden McGeady.

Robbie Brady is ready to put himself in the firing line as the Republic of Ireland attempt to derail Poland's charge for the Euro 2016 finals. The 23-year-old Hull winger could yet be asked to fill in at left-back.

David Forde is set to continue as first-choice goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland in Sunday’s Euro Championship qualifier against Poland in Dublin.

Stephen Quinn has warned the Republic of Ireland not to be fooled into believing they only have to shackle lethal striker Robert Lewandowski to get the better of Poland.

Roy Keane insists the Republic of Ireland will head into Sunday's Euro 2016 showdown with surprise Group D leaders Poland with nothing but victory in mind.

Everton midfielder Darron Gibson has been unable to train since joining up with the squad in Malahide because of a groin problem, and was withdrawn on Wednesday afternoon.

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has played down fears that he could miss his side's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland through injury after he limped out of training on Tuesday.

Martin O'Neill has demanded that his players put aside their club woes and don’ t allow themselves be distracted as they prepare for Sunday’s vital Euro 2016 qualifier with Poland.

Harry Arter has bided his time to reach this juncture of his career, and the Bournemouth midfielder is ready to make the next step following his call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad.

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has been left sweating over the fitness of winger James McClean ahead of Sunday night's Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland.

Veteran keeper Shay Given is hoping the Republic of Ireland can blow Euro 2016 qualifying Group D wide open by getting the better of surprise leaders Poland on Sunday.

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is on the verge of being dropped as Poland’s No 1 goalkeeper after being relegated to the bench by his club.

It was either a piece of audacious skill or simply outrageous luck but England Under 18 captain Ryan Ledson wasn't going to quibble.

Poland superstar Robert Lewandowski has slammed Gordon Greer for the ‘brutal’ challenge that split his shin-guard during the 2-2 draw with Scotland.

Ikechi Anya feels Scotland have given themselves a good platform to build on in their European Championship qualifying campaign after picking up four points from three tough opening fixtures.

MARK WILSON: There are still some things that Robert Lewandowski’s reputed £150,000-a-week salary at Bayern Munich can’t buy. A goal against Scotland is one of them.

STEPHEN MCGOWAN IN WARSAW: An engrossing, pulsating Euro 2016 qualifier ended in an excellent, valuable point. Yet with 15 minutes to play the Scots promised so much more.

Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the European Championship qualifiers as Germany hosted Republic of Ireland and Scotland visited Poland.

Gordon Strachan is refusing to panic over a double Scotland injury blow ahead of Tuesday night’s Euro qualifier in Poland. Grant Hanley failed to travel and Ikechi Anya is also a major doubt.

EXCLUSIVE: Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur talks Barrowfield and swapping shirts with Sportsmail ahead of Scotland's crucial Euro 2016 qualifying clash with Poland on Tuesday.

The Blackburn Rovers defender picked up a knee injury in the 1-0 Group D win over Georgia at Ibrox on Saturday.

The Poland captain insists the next game against Gordon Strachan's side is more important than beating arch rivals Germany for the first time in their history.

Poland stunned World Cup winners Germany 2-0 on Saturday to earn their first ever victory over their neighbours and take control of Euro 2016 qualifying Group D.

Robert Lewandowski scored a four as Poland strolled to victory against a hard-working Gibraltar side in their opening European Championships qualifier.

Allen Bula does not lack ambition for his team of teachers, fire fighters and civil servants from the tiny territory of Gibraltar as they embark on their European Championship qualification campaign.

STEPHEN MCGOWAN IN WARSAW: At the end of the phoney war Scotland can take heart from drawing first blood.

Barry Bannan welcomed the return of the ‘daddy of the Scotland team’ as Darren Fletcher stood ready to make his international comeback against Poland.

Scotland will take on Poland in Warsaw on March 5 as they continue their preparations for the European Championship qualifiers.

COLIN YOUNG IN POZNAN: Martin O'Neill left Poland a satisfied man after his Republic of Ireland side maintained the feelgood factor with a hard-fought draw. Stephen Kelly went close with a first-half header for the visitors, but substitute Lukasz Teodorczyk might have won it for the hosts in spectacular style with a long-range second-half strike.

Poznan Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is enough to give even the hardest of footballers cold shivers, sleepless nights and endless horrific flashbacks.

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened by FIFA against the Football Association after flares were set off by supporters at Wembley during England's World Cup qualifier against Poland on October 15.

Poland reacted ruthlessly to their World Cup defeat against England by sacking their entire coaching staff within hours of the final whistle.

Sportsmail brings you all the action from Wembley, where Wayne Rooney's brilliant header and Steven Gerrard's late toe-poke sent England on the road to Brazil.