City’s Doyle added to U-20 squad

KEVIN DOYLE, the Cork City striker, yesterday joined the Irish U-20 squad for tonight’s friendly against Italy at Belfield (7.30 pm) as Ireland continue their preparations for the World Cup Finals for Youths in the United Arab Emirates next month.

Ireland's manager Gerry Smith quickly turned to Doyle when Spurs withdrew Mark Yeates yesterday because he was on stand-by for two first-team matches this week.

Spurs informed the FAI that Yeates was needed for a Carling Cup game tonight against West Ham and for the Premiership game against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.