article_snippet: I went to a few Northern Ireland games when I was very young
article_snippet: but I don't remember too much about a few Northern Ireland games.
article_snippet: While Northern Ireland are just a point off the summit of Group F after taking nine points from the first 12 available, Gordon Strachan's side are very much in the hunt themselves.
article_snippet: Gordon Strachan's side sit third in Group D, three points behind leaders Poland and level on seven with Germany and the Republic of Ireland.
article_snippet: we showed in the games in the qualifying group we can beat anybody. '
article_snippet: Scotland have some very good players.
article_snippet: I've played against Steven Naismith earlier on this season and you can see why people rate Steven Naismith so highly.'