David Clifford starts for Kerry in McGrath Cup final against Cork

The Kerry team to play Cork shows eight changes from the side which defeated Waterford last weekend while the Rebels have made 14 changes from the team which beat Limerick

David Clifford is set to make his first appearance of the season for Kerry. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

David Clifford is set to make his first appearance of the year when Kerry face Cork in the McGrath Cup final at Fitzgerald Stadium on Saturday.

The reigning footballer of the year has been named to start in a forward line which also features Seán O'Shea. There are six other changes from the side which defeated Waterford last weekend. Shane Ryan, Evan Looney, Dylan Casey, Mike Breen, Joe O'Connor, and Tomás Kennedy all get the nod.