DUBLIN, Ireland -- Ireland captain Robbie Keane is out of the World Cup qualifier against Austria because of a calf injury.The Los Angeles Galaxy striker had been is in line to play his 124th
international in Tuesday's match at Aviva Stadium in Dublin before he
was ruled out Sunday following a scan.Keane, the all-time record scorer for Ireland with 54 goals, was hurt
playing in the 0-0 draw at Sweden on Friday. He has been replaced by
Wolverhampton Wolves forward Kevin Doyle, who will link up with the
23-man squad for training on Monday.Ireland forward Jon Walters is also in doubt with a back injury.Ireland is fourth in Group C of European qualifying, equal on points
with Austria but one behind second-place Sweden and five back from
leader Germany.
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