Doyle named in Kildare side for Leinster SFC opener against Wexford

Kildare captain Eoin Doyle has been named in the side to face Wexford in Saturday evening's Leinster Championship quarter-final against Wexford.

Manager Cian O'Neill had all but ruled the Naas defender out of the clash with the Model men, but he has been named at wing-back for the Lilywhites first championship game under their new manager.

He is part of an experienced half-back line that also features Fergal Conway and Emmett Bolton.

There are three debutants selected for the Croke Park showdown, with Kevin Feely, Adam Tyrell and Neill Flynn all set to get their first taste of senior championship action.

Alan Smith provides the experience in the forward line, though the exciting Flynn will provide an extra scoring threat in addition to the Sarsfields veteran.

Throw-in is scheduled for 5.15pm in Croke Park this Saturday evening, and KildareNow will be reporting live from GAA headquarters to bring you all the action as it happens.

Kildare team to play Wexford:

1 – Mark Donnellan, Maynooth 2 – Peter Kelly, Two Mile House 3 – David Hyland, Athy 4 – Ollie Lyons, Celbridge 5 – Eoin Doyle, Naas (Capt.) 6 - Fergal Conway, Celbridge 7 - Emmet Bolton, Eadestown 8 - Kevin Feely, Athy 9 - Tommy Moolick, Leixlip 10 – Adam Tyrrell, Moorefield 11 – Eoghan O’Flaherty, Carbury 12 – Paul Cribbin, Johnstownbridge 13 – Eamonn Callaghan, Naas 14 – Alan Smith, Sarsfields 15 – Neil Flynn, Maynooth