Fringe players set for Blackburn start

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is poised to ring the changes for the final match of the Barclays Premiership season against Manchester City at Ewood Park on Sunday.

With sixth place and UEFA Cup football secured for next season, Hughes is considering bringing some fringe players.

Definitely out are centre-backs Ryan Nelsen and Andy Todd, while midfielder Steven Reid is doubtful with a back injury.

Team (from): Friedel, Neill, Khizanishvili, Emerton, Savage, Kuqi, Dickov, Bellamy, Pedersen, Reid, Mokoena, Tugay, Pongolle, Matteo, Gallagher, Johnson, Bentley, Peter, Gray, Enckelman.