Steven Naismith has warned the Republic of Ireland their hopes of reaching Euro 2016 will be left hanging by a thread if they fail to beat his Scotland side on Saturday. Martin O'Neill's team trail the Dark Blues by two points going into this weekend's crucical Group D clash in Dublin. Defeat to Gordon Strachan's men would leave them at least six points behind group leaders Poland - who take on Georgia - five behind the Scots and possibly just as many behind Germany, so long as the world champions see off minnows Gibraltar. And Naismith has warned that will be difficult to overcome with just four games to play in the race to reach the finals in France next summer.Steven Naismith believes the pressure is on the Republic of IrelandScotland face Martin O'Neill's side in Dublin two points ahead of their rivalsEverton forward Naismith thinks another Irish defeat could prove decisive
The Everton forward said: 'If _ lose this it would put them at a disadvantage but I wouldn't say they'd be totally out of it.