Team v Cyprus, Czech Republic

[Milesmayhem24]

My current thinking is:

Finnan--Dunne--O'Brien --AN Other (Kilbane or O'Shea, Harte injured I expect)
---Reid---Carsley
Doyle--Kav--Duff
------Robbie----



Looks a good bet to me with Finnan in his proper position. I think I'd go with Doyle up front though as he looks a good man to hold up the ball, and then Robbie supporting from the right and Duffer coming from the left would give us plenty of attacking ability

[Stuttgart88]

I believe Michael Doyle also at Coventry should be looked at in a future friendly as he might help to fill a gap until J O'Brien or Garvan mature or an alternative option becomes available.No excuse for Staunton not knowing him. They used to be teammates! Is Doyle also possible left-back cover? Can Stephen Hunt play left-back?

[Stuttgart88]

I think I'd go with Doyle up front ...then Robbie supporting from the right Doyle probably has more pace too, and is arguably a more natural finisher. Definitely better in the air.

[youngirish]

No excuse for Staunton not knowing him. They used to be teammates! Is Doyle also possible left-back cover? Can Stephen Hunt play left-back?

I'd say no on both counts. Doyle is reasonably versatile but I wouldn't stick him at LB. He never plays there for Coventry. Definitely wouldn't put Hunt at LB he's a slightly built, skillful winger. Playing defensively wouldn't suit him at all.

[theworm2345]

When is the squad to be released?