Sheffield Wednesday will have been delighted to pick up another three points ahead of the break, which saw them maintain the brutal pace in the upper end of the division, and move to within just three points of first place. While international duty takes centre stage, second tier managers will be hard at work in the background, preparing for the action to resume later in the month. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.
1. Boro eye Scotland international
Middlesbrough could be looking to land Kilmarnock star Stephen O'Donnell, whose contract expires at the end of the current campaign. He's been capped 11 time at senior level for Scotland. (Daily Record). (Photo credit: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP/Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
2. Blades plot January raid for Bees sensation
Sheffield United are rumoured to be plotting a January swoop for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, with Blades boss Chris Wilder said to be willing to splash £15m to land the 23-year-old marksman. (The Sun). (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
3. Race heats up for Preston defender
A host of Premier League sides are said to be plotting a move for Preston North End's £10m-rated defender Ben Davies, who has been a rock at the back for his side this season. (The Sun). (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
4. Terriers keen on Nigerian goal machine
Huddersfield Town are said to be jostling with Serie A side Sampdoria for Nigerian striker Emeka Eze, who has lit up the Turkish top tier with four goals in five matches so far this season on loan with Adanasport. (Sport Witness). (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger