Cox: I’m the man to beat Estonia

SIMON COX believes he is the right man to fill Kevin Doyle’s boots and fire Ireland to Euro 2012 in what he admits will be the biggest game of his career.

The West Brom striker was a shock choice to start Ireland’s final group game against Armenia but had been expected to lose his place for Friday’s first leg of the play-off with Estonia.

But with Doyle suspended and injury ruling out Cox’s club-mate, Shane Long, the former Swindon star could be given the nod alongside Robbie Keane in the do-or-die clash.