Team News: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake given first start

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has been handed his first start for Preston North End as they prepare to face Sheffield United in the FA Cup this afternoon.

The Lilywhites have permission to include loanee Paul Gallagher in the side, but Thorsten Stuckmann starts in goal as Sam Johnstone is cup-tied.

Attackers Andy Little, Jordan Hugill and Joe Garner remain long-term absentees.

Sheffield United make eight changes to their side, with recalls for Craig Alcock, Terry Kennedy and Jose Baxter.

Preston North End: Stuckmann; Woods, Clarke, Huntington, Buchanan; Welsh, Kilkenny, Gallagher, Reid; Humphrey, Ebanks-Blake

Sheffield United: Howard; Alcock, Basham, Baxter, Davies; McGahey, Higdon, Reed, De Girolamo; Kennedy, Dimaio