Derby County will be looking to confirm their place in the knockout rounds of the EFL Trophy when they face Wolves’ under-21s on Wednesday night.
The Rams are currently sat top of the Northern Group G, having won their previous two group games against Notts County and Lincoln City.
Wolves’ are currently sat in third on three points, with Derby on six. All Derby need to do is avoid defeat to reach the knockout rounds, with defeat coming down to goal difference.
Here is how we think Derby County will line up on Wednesday night.
Who is out for Derby?
This EFL Trophy clash presents manager Paul Warne with an opportunity to rotate his squad after some heavy criticism recently.
Derby still have a few injuries, with the likes of Jake Rooney still out long term.
Tyreece John-Jules and Liam Thonpson are making a return to training but are still a few weeks away from returning to the match day squad.
We could see the return of Martyn Waghorn to the squad after a spell on the sidelines with a minor hamstring injury after he was meant to return to training on Monday.
Callum Elder has also recently returned to the squad after having keyhole surgery on a hernia. He could make a start in place of Craig Forsyth at left back.
Fans have been clamouring for recently turned 18-year-old Dajaune Brown to make a start, and we could see him be given the chance to make an impression.
Josh Vickers could also be given an appearance in place of Joe Wildsmith to rotate between the sticks.
Kane Wilson could also be in contention to start after making an impression off the bench against Crewe on Sunday afternoon.
Here is how we think Derby will line up against Wolves U21s:
Vickers (GK)
Ward
Cashin
Bradley
Elder
Smith
Hourihane
Wilson
Bird
Mendez-Laing
Brown
Kick-off is at 7pm on Wednesday, November 8th.