Doyle on target to face San Marino

KEVIN DOYLE has raised hopes that he could yet be fit for Ireland’s European Championship qualifier in San Marino next month.

The Reading striker suffered a hamstring injury at Everton on January 14 and was expected to be out of action for at least a month.

However, following cryotherapy treatment in his native Wexford, the 23-year-old says he is pleased with the speed of his recovery and has allowed for the first time he might be fit for the San Marino game on February 7.