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May 3, 2014 at 12.15pm UK
 
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Team News: Kevin Phillips in Leicester City starting XI for final game before retirement

Leicester City striker Kevin Phillips starts against Doncaster Rovers in what will be his final game before retirement.

Kevin Phillips has been included in the Leicester City starting lineup for today's Championship clash against Doncaster Rovers.

The 40-year-old striker, who will retire from football following the match, lines up alongside David Nugent for the Foxes.

Meanwhile, Marcin Wasilewski, Riyad Mahrez and Danny Drinkwater have all been recalled to the side by manager Nigel Pearson, who makes five changes in all from last time out.

As for the visitors, captain Richie Wellens has failed to overcome injury in time to feature, while Billy Sharp is among the substitutes.

Doncaster need to at least match Birmingham City's result against Bolton Wanderers if they are to avoid relegation today.

Leciester City: Schmeichel, De Laet, Wasilewski, Morgan, Konchesky, Mahrez, Drinkwater, King, Dyer, Nugent, Phillips
Subs: Hammond, Schlupp, Moore, Taylor-Fletcher, Knockaert, Logan, Wood

Doncaster Rovers: Johnstone, Quinn, Husband, Furman, Brown, Cotterill, Tamas, Keegan, Meite, Coppinger, Neill
Subs: Turnbull, Sharp, McCombe, De Val, Robinson, Forrester, Stevens

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