Blackpool team news V Tranmere Rovers: Mass rotation for final EFL Trophy group game
Blackpool take on Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park this evening (K.O. 7pm).
Blackpool have named their team to take on Tranmere Rovers in their final EFL Trophy group outing.
Both the Seasiders and their opponents have already qualified for the next round, leaving just first place in Group B to fight for.
Ian Evatt has made 11 changes to his starting XI from Saturday afternoon’s 3-1 victory over Cardiff City.
This includes opportunities for youngsters Oluchukwu Nwankwo, Derek Oshodi, Theo Upton, Spencer Knight and Terry Bondo, while other members of the U18s squad are on the bench.
Out of the senior squad, Franco Ravizzoli appears in goal with Bailey Peacock-Farrell away on international duty, while Andy Lyons, Zac Ashworth, Scott Banks and Emil Hansson also start after being among the subs against the Bluebirds.
Here’s the full starting XI: Franco Ravizzoli, Andy Lyons, Oluchukwu Nwankwo, Derek Oshodi, Scott Banks, Lee Evans, Theo Upton, Spencer Knight, Zac Ashworth, Emil Hansson, Terry Bondo.
Substitutes: Harvey Bardsley, James Butterworth, Harry Williamson, George Elder, Shay Mannix, Ky-Mani Leliendal, Jack Richardson.
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