Doherty steps in for injured Crossan against Meath

EAMONN DOHERTY has been named as the full back replacement for injured team skipper Mark Crossan on the Donegal team for Sunday's Bank of Ireland, All-Ireland SFC qualifier with Meath at Croke Park.

Crossan sustained a fractured jaw in the Ulster final against Armagh and centre-forward Michael Hegarty has been nominated to take over the captaincy in his absence.

Meath are not expected to make any changes from the side that trounced Laois last time out.