Doyle starts for the Republic
Reading striker Kevin Doyle was handed his first competitive start for the Republic of Ireland in their opening European Championship qualifier.
After three appearances in friendlies, Ireland boss Steve Staunton paired the 22-year-old up front alongside captain Robbie Keane at the Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion.
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