Samedov, Lobantsev, And Miranchuk To Represent Russia

Lokomotiv players have been called up to their national teams for the Euro-2016 qualifiers and friendlies.

Midfielder Alexander Samedov will put on a Team Russia jersey in an attempt to beat Montenegro in a Euro-2016 qualifier. The game is scheduled for 27 March. Besides, youngsters Alexey Miranchuk and Miroslav Lobantsev will join the team for a friendly against Kazakhstan fixed for 31 March.

Midfielder Mbark Boussoufa will represent Morocco in a friendly against Uruguay on March 28.

Defender Vedran Corluka will try to ward of the Norwegians' attacks to help his Croatia team claim three points in a Euro-2016 qualifier on March 28. Elsewhere, striker Petar Skuletic will put the Portuguese's defence to a serious test in another Euro qualifier a day later.

Defender Ian Durica will do his best to help his goalie keep a clean sheet against Luxembourg on March 27 and the Czech Republic on March 31 - both games part of the same Euro-2016 qualification round.

Defender Vitaliy Denisov will represent Uzbekistan in two Asian friendlies against South Korea on March 27 and Japan on March 31.