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Six Derby County players have been called up for their respective nations and will head off on international duty this week.
David Marshall - Scotland
The Rams’ goalkeeper made himself a Scottish national hero last year, saving Aleksandar Mitrovic’s penalty in their penalty shoot-out victory over Serbia in the UEFA Nations League Final to secure their qualification for the upcoming European Championships.
It’s the first time Scotland have qualified for a major tournament since the World Cup in 1998.
Marshall, who was voted Scotland’s Player of the Year, will now be hoping to secure another place in a major tournament as the Tartan Army start their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification quest.
Scotland vs. Austria
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Thursday 25th March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Israel vs. Scotland
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Sunday 28th March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv
Scotland vs. Faroe Islands
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 31st March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Kamil Jozwiak - Poland
Poland start their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches under new management following the appointment of former Swansea City and Leicester City manager Paulo Sousa in January. He has named his first official squad for the opening three fixtures of the campaign as they face Hungary, Andorra and England, and Jozwiak is part of that contingent.
The winger, who joined Derby from Lech Poznan in September 2020, has nine Polish caps to his name. His only international goal to date came against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League in November 2020.
Hungary vs. Poland
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Thursday 25th March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Puskás Aréna, Budapest
Poland vs. Andorra
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Sunday 28 March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Stadion Wojska Polskiego, Warsaw
England vs. Poland
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 31st March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Wembley Stadium, London
Tom Lawrence - Wales
Wales have a tough three fixtures lying in wait for them over the international period. Tom Lawrence made his return following a lengthy ankle injury, which he picked up against Stoke City in December, against Brentford at Pride Park Stadium last week. The winger has 21 caps to his name, scoring three times.
Belgium vs. Wales
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 24th March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
King Power at Den Dreef Stadion, Leuven
Wales vs. Mexico
International Friendly
Saturday 27th March 2021
Kick-off: 8pm
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Wales vs. Czech Republic
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Jason Knight - Republic of Ireland
Jason Knight’s call up to the Republic of Ireland national team squad is fine reward for the youngster who has been an impressive figure for the Rams this season. The midfielder has played the most minutes out of anyone else in the Derby squad this season and has earned a call up to Stephen Kenny’s squad for Ireland’s squad for this month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Knight has three Irish caps to his name already, making his debut for his country earlier this season in a 1-0 defeat against Finland in October 2020. He made his first start for the country a month later in a goalless draw against Bulgaria at the AVIVA Stadium.
Serbia vs. Republic of Ireland
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 24th March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
Red Star Stadium, Belgrade
Republic of Ireland vs. Luxembourg
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Saturday 27th March 2021
Kick-off: 7:45pm
AVIVA Stadium, Ireland
Republic of Ireland vs. Qatar
International Friendly
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Kick-off: 8:30pm
AVIVA Stadium, Ireland
Louie Watson - Republic of Ireland Under-21s
Midfielder Louie Watson has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21s for the first time in his career. The 19-year-old has impressed Rams boss Wayne Rooney since his arrival in October 2020 and earned his place amongst the first team squad in recent months.
He made his league debut in the 4-0 victory over Birmingham City in December, whilst his first start for the club came against Brentford at Pride Park Stadium. The midfielder, who has represented Ireland at Under-18s level, will link up with Jim Crawford‘s Under-21s side for their upcoming international fixture.
Wales U21 vs. Republic of Ireland U21
International Friendly
Friday 26th March 2021
Kick-off: 1pm
Colliers Park, Wrexham
Teden Mengi - England Under-19
The England Under-19s, who are managed by Ian Foster, will take part in a training camp at The FA’s national football centre St. George’s Park where they will play a behind-closed-doors friendly fixture. This will be Mengi’s first taste of Under-19s action after appearing for the Under-15s, Under-17s and Under-18s in recent years.
