Team News: Federico Macheda benched by Queens Park Rangers

Loanee Federico Macheda will begin his Queens Park Rangers career as a substitute as Norwich City travel to Loftus Road this afternoon.

Goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has shaken off a muscle injury to return between the posts, while Anton Ferdinand also takes his place in the starting lineup.

Visiting Norwich have handed a start to Simeon Jackson, who will partner Grant Holt in attack.

QPR: Kenny, Hill, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, Young; Taarabt, Derry, Faurlin, Mackie, Barton; Helguson.

Norwich: Ruddy, Martin, Drury, Ayala, Whitbread; Johnson, Pilkington, Bennett, Lappin; Holt, Jackson.