Northern Ireland will wear plain black armbands during Friday nights World Cup Qualifier against Azerbaijan to mark Armistice Day, the Irish Football Association (IFA) has revealed. England and Scotland have already confirmed they will defy FIFA regulations by wearing armbands featuring a poppy when they meet at Wembley on the same night. Stuart Pearce and Steve Evans discuss FIFAs decision not to allow poppies on the shirts of the World Cup qualifier between England and Scotland. That is in contravention of FIFA Rule 4.4, which states that players equipment should not carry any political, religious or commercial messages. Having failed to secure assurances they would not face disciplinary proceedings if they were to wear poppies, the IFA has decided not to do so.Following discussions between the Irish FA and FIFA, the Northern Ireland team will wear a plain black armband during Friday nights World Cup qualifying match against Azerbaijan to mark Armistice Day, read an IFA statement.A minutes silence will also be held immediately before kick-off, names of players connected with the association who died during First World War will be shown on the big screen and there will be a card display featuring a poppy in the West Stand. England & Scotland to wear poppy England and Scotland to wear poppies on armbands for Wembley World Cup Qualifier The Royal British Legion will collect inside the ground for this years Poppy Appeal and a wreath will be laid in memory of the fallen.Finally, there will be a special feature in the match-day programme on four international players who fought and died during the Great War.Chief Executive of the Irish Football Association, Patrick Nelson, said: The Irish FA is committed to marking Armistice Day with appropriate acts of remembrance. We asked FIFA if permission could be granted for the Northern Ireland team to wear a poppy on the shirt or on an armband. N Ireland vs Azerbaijan November 11, 2016, 7:30pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Based on law 4.4 of the laws of the game 2016/17, FIFA advised that they could give no guarantee that there would not be disciplinary proceedings if the Northern Ireland team was to wear a symbol of remembrance on the playing shirt. As a member of IFAB, we have placed clarification of law 4.4 on the agenda for the next annual general meeting of the International Football Association Board which will be held in London in March.Watch Northern Ireland v Azerbaijan on Friday. Coverage begins on Sky Sports 1 HD at 7:30pm. Also See: Northern Ireland lose Ward Brunt back for Northern Ireland Germany ease past N Ireland World Cup Qualifiers fixtures Cheap Old Skool China . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. 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Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that keeping Baines at the club is a "massive boost and exciting for the future" because he brings "maturity and football knowledge in a very specialized position on the pitch" and an "infectious and positive influence to the rest of the squad. Northampton have announced that attack coach Alex King has left the Aviva Premiership club.Northampton say 41-year-old King has left by mutual agreement with immediate effect. The surprise announcement comes barely 24 hours before Northamptons European Champions Cup opener against Montpellier.King, a former fly-half who won five caps for England, is among the most highly-rated backs coaches in Europe.He was linked earlier this year to a possible role in England boss Eddie Jones coaching set-up, while he worked at French giants Clermont Auvergne before joining Saints in 2013.In a statement released by Northampton, King said: As of today, both myself and Northampton Saints havve reached a mutual agreement that I will be leaving the club.ddddddddddddHelping Saints win the Aviva Premiership in 2014 is one of my career highlights, and I wish both the players and staff all the success for the coming season.Saints chief executive Allan Robson added: Alex has been a valued member of the coaching staff. He played a big role in our Aviva Premiership and Challenge Cup titles and finishing top of the table in 2015.However, we feel that the time is right to move on, and Alex leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the future. ' ' '