GARY DOHERTY'S success in heading a winning goal four minutes from the end of Ireland's European Championship tie against Georgia in Tbilisi in March is likely to be rewarded with a starting place for tonight's return at Lansdowne Road.

GEORGIA will employ their top player, the inspirational Kaladze of AC Milan, in a central defensive position tonight at Lansdowne Road in an attempt to frustrate Ireland's quick-fire strikers.