Team News: Barry Ferguson names himself in Blackpool starting XI

Caretaker manager Barry Ferguson has named himself in Blackpool's starting lineup for today's visit to Elland Road to take on Leeds United.

Ferguson has also recalled Neal Bishop, Andy Halliday and Chris Basham into the side, but Ricardo Fuller has failed to shake off an in time for the clash.

Meanwhile, Leeds are without injured duo Sam Byram and Rudy Austin, but there is some good news with striker Ross McCormack overcoming illness in time to feature.

The Whites have lost eight of their last nine games, while opponents Blackpool are also in desperate need of three points as they hang just three points above the relegation zone.

Leeds United: Butland, Lees, Zaliukas, Pearce, Wootton, Brown, Tonge, Murphy, Warnock, McCormack, Smith Subs: Cairns, Hunt, Poleon, Stewart, White, Mowatt, Pugh

Blackpool: Gilks, McMahon, MacKenzie, Cathcart, Robinson, Ferguson, Perkins, Basham, Bishop, Halliday, Goodwillie Subs: Halstead, Osbourne, Haroun, Grandin, Dobbie, Keogh, Barkhuizen