Danny Drinkwater makes his first competitive start for 'City against Sheffield United, while Jay Bothroyd has shaken off injury to play.

Drinkwater starts alongside Gavin Rae in the centre of midfield while Jay features up top alongside Michael Chopra.

Skipper Mark Hudson begins at centre-half alongside Gabor Gyepes, while Darcy Blake plays at right-back. Dave Jones has named four substitutes for the fixture.

Cardiff City team to face Sheffield United: Marshall, McNaughton, Blake, Hudson (c), Gyepes, Burke, Whittingham, Rae, Drinkwater, Bothroyd, Chopra. Subs: Heaton, Gerrard, Matthews, McCormack.

Full report and reaction to follow.