Topics: Carling Nations Cup, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Kenny Miller
Scotland and Northern Ireland will meet at the Aviva Stadium in the first round of the Carling Nations Cup tournament.
Scotland will be led into battle by star striker Kenny Miller, who was made captain by Craig Levein this week. Miller told the Daily Record being captain of Scotland is “a massive honour,” and warned his teammates what they can expect. “I am bossy, moaning and demanding on the pitch” said the Bursaspor striker.

Playmaker Charlie Adam will be in charge of supplying ammunition to Miller, and the Blackpool star could also be playing with Aberdeen striker Chris Maguire, who looks set to make his international debut.

Sunderland’s Craig Gordon and Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor will fight it out for a place in the Scotland goal.

Northern Ireland’s preparation for the Nations Cup opener has been far from ideal. Manager Nigel Worthington has suffered nine injury withdrawals and this week received the news that Sunderland player George McCartney has retired from international football.

Heading the injury list for Northern Ireland are captain Aaron Hughes, Manchester United defender Johnny Evans and Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty.

Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan will captain Northern Ireland, while Glasgow Rangers pair Steven Davis and David Healy are set to start.