Eager Doyle ready to make most of second coming

After ridding himself of the hurt caused by his axing under the previous manager, Kevin Doyle says he has no intention of settling for a bit-part role in the new Ireland regime.

Caretaker boss Noel King rescued Doyle from international exile last month and the 30-year-old is determined to show Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane his ability to cut it at top level despite operating these days in the third tier of English football for Wolves.

With added competition for the striker’s slots coming from the return of Anthony Stokes, the Wexford man realises the battle ahead of him.