Team News: Kevin Doyle starts for Republic of Ireland

Kevin Doyle starts as the lone striker for the Republic of Ireland as they host Oman this evening.

Wes Hoolahan and Robbie Brady have been entrusted to supply the new Crystal Palace forward, while long-serving keeper Shay Given starts in goal.

Republic of Ireland: Given; Meyler, Keogh, Pearce, Ward; Pilkington, Gibson, Quinn, Brady, Hoolahan; Doyle.

Oman: Al-Habsi; S Al Mukhani, A Al Mukhani, Al Ghailani, Al Owaisi; Al Musalani, Al Muhaijri Al Farsi, Saleh; Al Siyani, Hardan.

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