Germany have not lost two competitive international matches in a row since June 2000 (at Euro 2000 v Portugal and England).

And the Republic of Ireland haven't won in their last five matches against Germany.

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Scotland's central defensive partnership of Gordon Greer and Russell Martin will have their hands full in dealing with razor-sharp Poland striker Robert Lewandowski.

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Keep the Bayern Munich marksman quiet, the Scots will be hoping, and they may have a chance of taking something from Warsaw.

The Tartan Army in Warsaw roar their way through Flower of Scotland; the atmosphere inside the National Stadium is crackling like rashers of Saturday morning bacon sizzling in the pan.

Gregor Manby: , externalShocked Naismith is playing again, he looked half asleep on Saturday, and lost us two goals through silly blunders.

The Scots saw off Poland in a friendly in Warsaw in March when Scott Brown fired home the only goal of the game.

And the visitors will be keen to repeat that feat this evening.

"We have all moved on since March, we have all played games since March," said Strachan.

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"I don't think it will make any difference. As a manager I'm delighted with how my team is playing. It makes for a good game and hopefully it's decided by good goals and is a game to remember."

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill, talking on Sky Sports, says he has not taken a risk in picking defender Gareth McAuley, who picked up an injury during the 2-0 win against Faroe Islands on Saturday.

"It was an impact injury, where he collided with a post so it wasn't a muscle injury and he has improved over the last 48 hours. He is looking forward to winning his 50th cap," said O'Neill.

"This team is well prepared to play away from home. We are not going to go gung-ho and will respect the fact that Greece are the top seeded team in this group, which some people have forgotten about."

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Gibraltar, fresh from their 7-0 beating by the Republic of Ireland, are back in action tonight as they aim to restore some of their damaged pride against Georgia. Both sides have yet to pick up a point in Group D.

Elsewhere, it is top versus bottom in Group I as Denmark, who have four points, host Portugal, who are yet to get off the mark. Cristiano Ronaldo, with just one goal in his last five international appearances, starts for Portugal.

In other games, San Marino, beaten 5-0 by England last week, host Switzerland,Finland host Romania, Serbia take on Albania and Hungary travel to Faroe Islands.

Scotland boss Gordon Strachan, talking to Sky Sports, on the inclusion of left-back Steven Whittaker: "The thinking is that Poland are a more powerful side than Georgia and from set plays they have some big, big boys. So we had to take that into consideration.

On the chances of qualifying from Group D: "Every game changes the group but I believe this is the toughest group of all the groups. It will go right to the wire."

BBC Scotland's Alasdair Lamont in the National Stadium, Warsaw

Has Gordon Strachan made the right decision in replacing Andrew Robertson with Steven Whittaker?

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given,, external who is not part of tonight's squad: "Good luck tonight @FAIreland I'll take any kind of result right now."

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill on Sky Sports: "Germany are world champions and do retain possession so we might have to play some of this game without the ball.

"Aiden McGeady will start in a free role with Jon Walters on the right but that might change as the game goes on.

"We've got good players out. Seamus Coleman is one of the best right-backs in Britain, if not Europe."

Germany may well be the world champions but they are not blessed with options on the bench if things go wrong against Republic of Ireland. Joachim Low has only named six substitutes, including Roman Weidenfeller and Ron-Robert Zieler, who are both goalkeepers.

The visitors, on the other hand, have 12 subs to choose from.

"Our best hour" is how Gordon Strachan described Scotland's patient victory against a stubborn Georgia.

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Win in Warsaw against Poland tonight and Strachan will be forgiven for breaking into a Euro 2016-inspired Morecambe & Wise dance down the tunnel.

Beating Georgia was satisfying for the Scots; Group D rivals Poland beating world champions Germany set the cat among the pigeons.

The key to success tonight for Strachan? "Keep passing and keep performing the way they're doing."

BBC Scotland's Alasdair Lamont in the National Stadium, Warsaw

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"As kick-off approaches, the sounds of the bagpipes begin to ring round the stadium, with the Scots players going through their warm-up far down below me.

"Gordon Strachan has sprung something of a surprise by naming Steven Whittaker at left-back in place of the in-form Andrew Robertson.

"Hopefully that tactical ploy pays off against Poland, who have spent the last couple of days insisting that the famous win over Germany is behind them, with their full focus now on beating Scotland."

More from ex-Northern Ireland international Gerry Taggart, who says his country's defence has the ability to cope with Greece strikers Konstantinos Mitroglou and Georgios Samaras.

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"I think the centre-halves Gareth McAuley and Aaron Hughes can deal with Mitroglou," he tells BBC Radio 5 live. "Samaras is a bit different purely because of his height and will cause them some problems.

"Greece got to the last 16 of the World Cup, they're not the prettiest side but are a good side. They're particularly good at home and they don't give much away."

Parky in Comber, Northern Ireland: We're not Brazil, we're Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland's decent start to Euro 2016 qualifying is down to a stronger core of players available to boss Michael O'Neill, says former defender Gerry Taggart.

"They have 15 or 16 players who are good, solid and experienced, and who can hold their own in the Championship or the Premier League," Taggart tells BBC Radio 5 live.

"And the jewel in the crown is up front in Kyle Lafferty. He was a bit unsettled at Rangers, but has come down to Norwich, is playing regular football, has found fitness, seems happy and has got the dressing room buzzing."

So what are you expecting to see from tonight's qualifiers? Can Republic of Ireland claim a surprise win in Germany, will Scotland triumph in Poland, can Northern Ireland maintain their 100% start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign?

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Blackburn midfielder Corry Evans is recalled in place of Aberdeen's Niall McGinn as Northern Ireland search for a historic win in Greece.

Victory for Michael O'Neill's side would mean they have kicked off a qualifying campaign with three straight wins for the first time.

Northern Ireland starting XI: Carroll, McLaughlin, McAuley, Hughes, Ferguson, Baird, Evans, Davis, Norwood, Ward, Lafferty.

Poland boss Adam Nawalka insists they won't be complacent against Scotland following their heroics against world champions Germany. Saturday's 2-0 win gave the Poles a welcome Euro 2016 boost ahead of hosting the Scots.

"As soon as the game ended we were thinking about Scotland," said Nawalka.

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"The team is actually very calm and modest. I think we will show that we are heading in the right direction.

"We have to be prepared mentally and physically and we need a good game plan like we had against Germany."