CHRIS MARTIN today urged Gordon Strachan to let him fill the boots of crocked Scotland striker Steven Fletcher and bang in the goals that gun down England.

Fletcher is set to miss the mouthwatering showdown with the Auld Enemy at Celtic Park tomorrow night after suffering an ankle injury.

And Derby hitman Martin is hoping he gets the nod for a shot at glory to make up for missing a key chance against the Republic of Ireland on Friday night.

The Rams striker said: "I was guilty of missing a very good chance. But the game against England tomorrow night might give me the chance to make amends.

"Every striker misses chances and you are never going to go through a career without missing a few sitters. I am used to that, having missed a few before.

"You have to get it out of your system and hope the next time a chance comes along you stick it away."

Scots boss Strachan won't risk Sunderland's £12million centre forward Fletcher in the international friendly against Roy Hodgson's team.

The loss of the 18-times capped 27-year-old is a blow to Scotland's chances of recording their first win over England in 15 years.

But Suffolk-born Martin, who replaced Fletcher in the second half of Friday's Group D Euro qualifier, is desperate for the opportunity to face the country of his birth.

The former England Under-19 starlet, who has netted 12 times in the 2014/15 English Championship campaign, said: "I still don't know if I will be involved against England. The manager hasn't picked the team as he will have to see how the lads came through the game.

"I am sure he will see who is available and then go about choosing the side. I am obviously fit and available and ready for for it. Hopefully I do get the call."

Martin revealed he had been forgiven instantly by his Scotland team-mate Naismith for his miss against the Irish and stressed he would be confident of scoring if he gets a start against England.

He added: "Steven gave me words of encouragement at the time. He has been there a little more than me and obviously seen that I was frustrated. I felt a bit dejected when I was coming off a little bit but obviously with the win it kind of gets put back to the back of your mind. It is part and parcel of football and you just get on with it. It won't enter my thoughts if I play against England."

A minute's applause will be held before tomorrow's match in honour of Scotland fan Nathan McSeveney, who suffered a fatal injury following the end of the Republic of Ireland tie on Friday.