Five of Derby County’s first team squad could potentially be involved as the race to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia concludes this month.
Tom Lawrence, Joe Ledley, Ikechi Anya, Chris Martin and Richard Keogh have all been confirmed in their respective squads for the final round of qualifiers.
Here’s a breakdown of where and when the Rams’ stars are likely to feature…
Thursday 5th October 2017
Scotland vs. Slovakia
Potential Derby County involvement: Ikechi Anya and Chris Martin
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying – Group F
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Friday 6th October 2017
Georgia vs. Wales
Potential Derby County involvement: Tom Lawrence and Joe Ledley
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying – Group D
Kick-off: 5pm
Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi
Republic of Ireland vs. Moldova
Potential Derby County involvement: Richard Keogh
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying – Group D
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Sunday 8th October 2017
Slovenia vs. Scotland
Potential Derby County involvement: Ikechi Anya and Chris Martin
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying – Group F
Kick-off: 5pm
Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana
Monday 9th October 2017
Wales vs. Republic of Ireland
Potential Derby County involvement: Tom Lawrence, Joe Ledley and Richard Keogh
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying – Group D
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Lawrence, Ledley, Anya and Martin joined up with their respective nations on Sunday, whilst Keogh joined the Ireland camp on Monday.
Additionally, midfielder Jason Knight has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-17 squad for their UEFA Under-17 Championship qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Bulgaria on the 10th and 13th October respectively.
