Team News: Hatem Ben Arfa starts against West Bromwich Albion

Hatem Ben Arfa is poised for his full Hull City debut after being named in the starting lineup for tonight's third-round League Cup clash away to West Bromwich Albion.

The Frenchman earns his first starting berth following a summer move from Newcastle United and supports lone striker Yannick Sagbo.

Thomas Ince, who missed Saturday's 2-2 draw with Newcastle, returns to the wing.

Meanwhile, Victor Anichebe spearheads the Baggies' attack at The Hawthorns along with Brown Ideye.

West Brom: Myhill; Davidson, Olsson, McAuley, Gamboa; Yacob, O'Neil, Mulumbu, Blanco; Ideye, Anichebe

Hull City: Harper; Rosenior, Figueroa, Bruce, McShane; Chester, Meyler, Brady, Ince; Ben Arfa; Sagbo