Source: Team_Talk
Davis pushing for NI recall
Davis found himself on the bench in the recent 1-1 draw in a warm-up game against Israel in Belfast.
However, he could force manager Nigel Worthington into a rethink as his early-season form is winning plaudits at Ibrox.
Davis ran the show from a central-midfield role in the victory against Hamilton at the weekend and earned lavish praise from the backroom team for his unselfish work.
Assistant manager Ally McCoist said: "There might be a bit of truth in the fact he misses out on recognition.
"But we certainly appreciate him as coaches. He maybe goes unnoticed but as a staff we are very pleased with him."
Davis sealed a permanent move to Rangers in August 2008 and signed a four-year contract after arriving from Fulham following a loan spell.
Former Scotland striker McCoist added on the club's official website: "I thought he was outstanding against Hamilton.
"His energy levels were fantastic and his passing and movement were superb. He had a hand in three of the goals as well. He was terrific."
Northern Ireland are facing a critical phase in their campaign after a poor start.
They could go top of Group 3 in Chorzow if they achieve a fifth successive competitive victory and Slovakia lose at home to the Czech Republic.
They then face Slovakia at their Windsor Park fortress next Wednesday in their penultimate qualifier.
Worthington said: "If we can come away from Poland with something from the game that will put us in good heart on our return to Belfast. That's the aim."
Northern Ireland leave on Thursday to finalise their preparations for the match and Jonny Evans' fitness will be closely monitored.
The Manchester United defender is training with the squad after being troubled with an ankle problem and sat out the victory against Arsenal at the weekend.
Full-back Ryan McGivern, who secured a loan move to Leicester from Manchester City this week, is also in the group even though he is eligible for the Under-21s European Championship qualifier against the Czech Republic on Friday.
Manager Steve Beaglehole said: "Ryan has moved up, as has Andrew Little, and that is fair enough as we are also fast-tracking some players."
Poland 4/7, Draw 5/2, Northern Ireland 4/1
