Unitedites are expected to get their first glimpse of new signing Cameron Archer while a number of the club’s promising young players could be handed chances to impress, with Gus Hamer cup-tied after playing for Coventry City in their first-round defeat at AFC Wimbledon.
With one eye on Saturday’s crunch clash with Everton at Bramall Lane, boss Paul Heckingbottom is expected to ring the changes for the cup clash - so we tasked our man with stepping into his shoes and selecting the side he would send out to face the Imps at Bramall Lane. Do you agree with his selections?
1. Adam Davies
With Wes Foderingham in fine form ahead of him there aren’t too many opportunities for the Welsh international to keep his eye in and this one looks perfect
2. Jayden Bogle
Fresh from his goal against City on Sunday, this game isn’t quite as glamorous but could be equally as important as Bogle looks to build himself back up after a spell out injured Photo: Michael Regan
3. Chris Basham
United’s vice-captain has featured off the bench in every game this season but gets a chance in his preferred centre-half position in my side with Anel Ahmedhodzic having a rest ahead of Everton Photo: Simon Bellis
4. John Egan
I toyed with the idea of throwing in youngster Miguel Freckleton but Egan’s durability and club-captain status convinced me otherwise, for a semblance of consistency – and to give his teammate the chance to build a partnership in defence