The boss names his eleven to take on Newcastle Benfield.
Ben Taylor will don the gloves for his first Northern League appearance this afternoon, as Josh Mazfari misses out through injury.
The 18-year-old shot-stopper has twice before started for the Steelmen, both in cup competitions.

Elsewhere, Mark Anderson comes back into the side in place of Oscar Fletcher, who also misses out through injury.
Priestley Griffiths starts at right back ahead of Olly Cann – who drops to the bench – whilst Jack Blackford returns to the forward line.
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