Chris Martin is revelling in the responsibility of being the Championship's Diego Costa.

Both are spearheading their respective team's magnificent start to the season as a lone striker in a tried-and-trusted 4-3-3 system, both are in superb goalscoring form, both are 26 years old, and both are yet to convince at international level.

And they could face each other tonight in the League Cup quarter-final at the iPro Stadium.

Find out more about the Scotland international in BBC Sport's feature here.

It is that time of the week again. Football Focus presenter Dan Walker, external wants your Tuesday Team News. This week he is looking for Christmas themed footballers.

Get #ChristmasXI & #TTN into your reply and he will choose the best.

How about Noel Hunt?

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil:, external Once you enchanted all of us - now I can only say: Thanks for everything! @ThierryHenry #ArsenalLegend.

Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel:, external @ThierryHenry congratulations on an amazing career...one of the best I've faced over the last 23 years! Good luck with your next adventure!

Is there anyone who doesn't like Thierry Henry. Actually Republic of Ireland fans don't answer that one...

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French national newspaper L'Equipe, external is running a poll to determine where Henry should be ranked in their list of the nation's greatest ever players.

After just over 30,000 votes, 23% think he is third while one in five people have placed him fifth.

Only four per cent of voters believe he is outside the top 15.

Henry was ranked 15th in an identical poll conducted by bi-weekly magazine France Football in 2004.

Andrew from Richhill: Thierry Henry was a great Premier League striker and goal scorer, but he comes a close second to the greatest PL striker, Eric Cantona. The Frenchman's ability, skill, flair, presence and quality has never been seen in the PL since. He was the final piece in Sir Alex Ferguson's jigsaw at Old Trafford, and gave the club the belief to go and win trophies. Proud to be able to say I was there when he scored THAT chip vs Sunderland in 1996 too.

Conor Matchett:, external I'll never forgive Henry for his handball, Van Nistelrooy is the greatest for me, best poacher in the EPL's history.

Wulengme M Gonshing:, external Only Aguero has the potential as at now to surpass Thiery Henry... That's if he manages to stay injury free.

David Simmonds:, external 1. Shearer 2. Henry 3. Drogba. Longevity and the goals in key games set them apart from the rest.

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Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has been talking about Rio Ferdinand's fortunes at QPR on BBC Radio 5 live:

"I'm sure he has that every morning he wakes up. He'll go to training and think 'Shall I call it a day? Is this it? Is this how you feel when you come to the end of your career'. I knew it, I played a game here against Wigan and straight after the game I said to my wife, 'that's it, I'm not playing another game of football.'

"Maybe Rio is starting to come to that time when he has to make a big decision. I think he is frustrated. It got off to a bad start. He went into a team that was probably disorganised.

"He's not found himself back in the team since his ban. But I think with Rio, and you speak to the QPR people, he's been fantastic around the place with his professionalism, and he will get his opportunity over Christmas, I'm sure."

Some stats on Thierry Henry's Premier League career compared to some of the other top strikers in the league.

Henry's 121.79 minutes per goal is better than Andy Cole, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Alan Shearer. He also provided the most assists out of that list, with 74.

Kevin Pietersen has been dropped by his IPL team the Delhi Daredevils, reports the Daily Telegraph., external

Pietersen, whose contract was worth around £800,000, is reported to be one of four players leaving the IPL franchise in a clear out following their poor season last year.

He would be able to enter the IPL auction early next year in a bid to find a new club but is unlikely to attract such a high deal.

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Arsenal striker Theo Walcott:, external A true inspiration to me in my career. Thank you @ThierryHenry & good luck in your new path.

It seems as though this is the day to leave your job if you are a manager in Scotland.

Jim Jefferies is the latest casualty after resigning as manager of Scottish League One side Dunfermline Athletic.

His contract, and that of assistant Neil McCann, was due to expire at the end of the season but Jefferies has opted to leave the Fife club now.

The former Hearts boss has been in charge at East End Park since March 2012, during which time the club entered and exited administration.

Electric Kid:, external Have specific blocked out times for junior 4 balls so three or four groups can play together and then speak about the game after.

Christian:, external How about a timer. Players should have a set time to take their shot. This would add urgency and pressure.

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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes Wednesday's League Cup quarter-final against Liverpool gives his players a perfect chance to showcase their skills.

The Cherries lead the Championship, are unbeaten in 12 games and knocked out West Brom in the previous round to reach the last eight for the first time.

"I think it is a showcase for the club and a showcase for the team," Howe told BBC Radio Solent. "The result is always in the lap of the gods, but we want to see the principles of our play coming out."

There has been plenty of reaction to Reading's sacking of manager Nigel Adkins.

Former Reading player Lawrie Sanchez told BBC Radio Berkshire: "It's always disappointed when someone gets the sack. I heard someone say Nigel Adkins had no substance. That's ridiculous, he was a good manager.

"Before he came to Reading he got promoted four times in five seasons and took Southampton to the Premier League. When he came to the club there was a new owner flexing his muscles, he was promised money to turn it around but all of a sudden the bottom fell out and he had to sell his top earner."

Who next: "You need to have your next move in place and I would assume they would move for Eamonn Dolan. The team is the best of the academy, it would be the natural move. It's a big step up, he will know the players."

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Newcastle manager Alan Pardew tells the Newcastle Chronicle, external Hatem Ben Arfa still has no future at Newcastle United - despite his loan deal being terminated at Hull City.

The Frenchman is back in Paris after the move to the KC Stadium did not work out. Ben Arfa played eight times for the Tigers but did not impress.

When asked about his future, Pardew said: "He won't be coming back here, that's all I can say."

John McGlynn has left his manager's position at Scottish Championship club Livingston by mutual consent.

The former Raith Rovers and Hearts boss took charge of the West Lothian outfit in September last year, becoming their fifth manager since Gary Bollan was sacked in February 2012.

Player-coach Mark Burchill has been appointed caretaker manager until a new manager is appointed. Livingston are four points adrift at the bottom of the table.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp tells the Liverpool Echo, external it would be "madness" to sack Brendan Rodgers.

The Reds are out of the Champions League and in the bottom half of the Premier League table ahead of Wednesday night's Capital One Cup quarter-final trip to Championship leaders Bournemouth.

"A few months ago Brendan was manager of the year and now look at the pressure he is under," Redknapp said. "I don't think they should change him. That would be madness. I like Brendan, I think he is good. But he has made mistakes this season and he is suffering for them."

Lucy Covey:, external Without a doubt Thierry is the greatest striker ever in the premier league!

Olly Turner:, external Alan Shearer, 260 goals, strong, great in the air, top free kick taker, deadly right foot.

Jonsos RaRaRa:, external Henry for #greatestpremstriker many saying that others have more goals.but look at the number of games it took Henry to get that many(258)!

Is Thierry Henry the greatest Premier League striker ever? If not, who is? Let us know your thoughts via #greatestpremstriker,, external text 81111 or post on the BBC Sport Facebook page., external

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Anyone still doubting how good Thierry Henry was? Here are a few more stats to help convince you.

- He was Arsenal's leading scorer (39) and assister (19) during their Premier League record 49 game unbeaten run. Invincible.

- He holds the record for most Premier League goals at a single ground (114 at Highbury).

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