It's Everton at home in the Carling Cup third round tonight and, given that our opponents are expected to be significantly weakened by injuries and a desire to keep players fresh for lots of European matches, it's a bonafide opportunity for Hull City.
But will Phil Brown play the side that were so abject against Birmingham? Well, the view here is that he should, as presumably most of these will be on the radar for the trip to Liverpool this weekend and it's evident from the shoddy, bitty, and frankly horrid defeat against the Blues that there is a serious getting-to-know-you exercise required.
Ultimately, the likes of Tom Cairney and Liam Cooper should only play if they are being seriously considered for Anfield. Moreover, if they do play and one - or both - puts on a good showing and then still doesn't get a look-in for Anfield, then exactly what does that do to them? This Carling Cup tie, which could put City in the fourth round for the first time since 1978, should be used as preparation and an extra run-out as Liverpool looms. So the team in mind for Anfield should play tonight.
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