No surprises in Donegal side for league opener

Thirteen players who started last September's All-Ireland final win have been included in the Donegal team for tomorrow's Allianz Football League curtain raiser against Kildare at Croke Park (throw-5pm).

Reigning Footballer of the Year Karl Lacey and midfielder Neil Gallagher are absent due to their respective hip and groin injuries, but the remainder of that All-Ireland winning side returns for the start of the league campaign.