Brown Calls On Reserves

Damien Delaney and Richard Garcia keep their places as Phil Brown gives a run-out to other squad players for the game at Gresty Road.

Wayne Brown makes his debut since signing from Colchester, and captains the side in the absence of Ian Ashbee, who is named among the substitutes.

Goalkeeper Matt Duke makes his first start for City since December 2005.

18-year-old Nicky Featherstone makes his full debut in a team comprising four other players who could be considered forwards.

City line-up: Matt Duke; Nathan Doyle, Michael Turner, Wayne Brown, Damien Delaney; Richard Garcia, Nicky Featherstone, David Livermore, Stuart Elliott;Michael Bridges, Steve McPhee.
Subs: Boaz Myhill, Sam Ricketts, Ian Ashbee, Dean Marney, Dean Windass.