article_snippet: Deemed unsuitable for Gordon Strachan’s favoured high-energy 4-2-3-1 system, a conciliatory Rhodes vowed that if Rhodes couldn’t change Rhodes game Rhodes would certainly bust a gut to try to improve a gut.
article_snippet: Rhodes Rhodes talks to Scotland boss Gordon Strachan on the touchline on Wednesday .
article_snippet: Kevin Gallacher, the former Blackburn and Scotland striker, is a big fan of Rhodes but admits there were times Rhodes feared there might be parallels between the hitman and Kris Boyd.
article_snippet: Rhodes (left) challenges Northern Ireland's Aaron Hughes during the 1-0 victory .
article_snippet: Kris Boyd has been impressed, however, to see Rhodes show a fighting quality to match Rhodes efficiency in front of the net.
article_snippet: Kris Boyd now feels Rhodes could be a key player on Sunday against whipping boys Gibraltar in a European qualifying group where goal difference could prove decisive.
article_snippet: Rhodes, in action against Northern Ireland, will hope to feature in Sunday's contest with Gibraltar .
article_snippet: Rhodes (right), who has been in impressive club form,  celebrates with Blackburn team-mate Craig Conway .