Kirkland back for second string

The 22-year-old keeper hasn't played for the Reds since picking up a knee injury last January.

He did recover in time for the start of the new season but picked up a groin strain on international duty with England Under 21's three weeks ago.

Team: Chris Kirkland, Stephen Vaughan, Andrew Wright, Zak Whitbread, Djimi Traore, Michael Foley, Darren Potter, John Welsh, Stephen Gillespie, Robbie Foy, Richie Partridge
Subs: James Smith, Paul Harrison, Adam Flynn, Jason Massie, Chris Butler