Green returns to face Bluebirds

The midfielder missed the Carling Cup defeat at Crewe in midweek as he was playing the full 90 minutes of the Republic of Ireland’s 1-0 defeat to Argentina but should come straight into Nigel Clough’s side.

But defender Russell Anderson is set for a month on the sidelines after he injured his groin in the fine 2-1 win at Leeds last weekend.

Shaun Barker took his place at Crewe and should keep his place despite scoring the own goal which dumped the Rams out of the competition.

Striker Chris Porter’s hip problem is not as bad as first feared and he could be fit for Saturday after he was replaced at half-time at Gresty Road.

Jake Buxton built up his match fitness with 90 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Wednesday while midfielder Stephen Pearson is recovering from knee surgery and is six weeks away from a return.