'Six points' - Forward thinking Ogbene ready for Scottish response

Chiedozie Ogbene is expecting a very different Scotland side to show up at Hampden Park on Saturday for Ireland's final Nations League away fixture.

Steve Clarke’s side were well-beaten in Dublin last June, with Ireland comfortably winning 3-0, thanks to goals from Alan Browne, Troy Parrott and a wonder-strike from Michael Obafemi.

And Rotherham striker Ogbene, who is hoping to lead the line at the historic Glasgow arena on Saturday, is confident that Ireland will be ready for the response and get to impose their own style on the clash of Celtic cousins.

"Well, if you were to lose 3-0, you would expect a reaction," said Ogbene, speaking to the media on Monday.

"Anyone to lose a game and not expect a reaction, you need to re-think what industry you're in.

"I'm sure they're going to watch the clips and know our strengths, and obviously we have to have other stuff in the locker as well to impose ourselves away from home."

Ogbene featured in three out of the four internationals in June, missing out on the Scotland game through injury, however, he has maintained his form at club level, looking very comfortable in the Championship, having gained promotion with Rotherham last season.

The former Cork City man has also experienced a shift in position with The Millers, moving into a more direct forward role, having played at wing-back for the majority of last season.

And Ogbene believes that he is getting more experienced in the attacking department, which will give him a better chance of playing in a similar role for his country.

"I've gone from right wing-back role to a more forward role for the team," said Ogbene.

"I'm not a natural born striker, I've played winger all my life and to leave players like Georgie Kelly and Tom Eaves out to