Thu 29 May
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Frontman and left-back come off the bench to make their international bows for Scotland.
Derby County pair Chris Martin and Craig Forsyth both made their international debuts for Scotland on Wednesday evening.
The duo, after impressive first full seasons with Derby, came off the bench in Scotland’s 2-2 friendly international draw with Nigeria at Fulham’s Craven Cottage.
25-goal striker Martin came off the bench as a half-time substitute while left-back Forsyth entered the fray after 77 minutes.
Both Martin and Forsyth were brought on by Gordon Strachan in their natural positions and showed glimpses of the form that earned them in a place on the international stage.
Fellow Derby team-mate Craig Bryson, who claimed the Jack Stamps Player of the Year Trophy for his impressive displays in the 2013/14 season, was an unused substitute.
Charlie Mulgrew gave Scotland the lead early on before Michael Uchebo levelled with a deflected shot.
An own goal by Azubuike Egwuekwe turned the match back in the Scots' favour early in the second half before Uche Nwofor fired home on the turn late on.
Martin and Forsyth’s debut came 48 hours after Simon Dawkins made his international debut for Jamaica in their friendly against Serbia in the USA.
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