Garcia ready to fight for Tigers

The Australia international was stretchered off in last week's 3-1 home win over Doncaster, but has made a speedy recovery to return to full training and could be included in manager Nigel Pearson's plans.

Goalkeeper Vito Mannone, on loan from Arsenal, returned to the starting line-up against Doncaster following a long-term thigh injury and despite an awkward fall on his shoulder is expected to continue, with Matt Duke on the substitutes' bench.

Player-coach Nick Barmby, sidelined for the last four matches due to a calf strain, has targeted a return to action in next week's home game against Crystal Palace.

The Tigers have lost seven times in the league at the KC Stadium this season and won their first home game in five against Doncaster last Saturday.

Source: PA

Source: PA