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Mar 25, 2016 at 7.45pm UK

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Kevin Doyle stretchered off during Republic of Ireland friendly

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter

Published: March 25 2016 | 20:54

Last updated: March 25 2016 | 21:10

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle emerges as a serious doubt for Euro 2016 after being stretchered off in the friendly international with Switzerland.

Striker Kevin Doyle has been stretchered off with what appears to be a serious leg injury in Republic of Ireland's friendly international against Switzerland.

The 32-year-old had been hoping to boost his chances of selection for Euro 2016 after being handed a start by Martin O'Neill, but midway through the first half, he went down after a challenge with a Swiss defender.

Kevin Doyle leaves the field on a stretcher during the international friendly between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland at Aviva Stadium on March 25, 2016 © Getty Images

After looking at the injury, Doyle immediately signalled to the bench that his match was over and he was soon helped off the pitch.

With just two months remaining until O'Neill has to name his 23-man squad for the tournament in France, Doyle is likely to be excluded if he has sustained any significant damage.