Team News: Robert Snodgrass named on Hull City bench after over a year out of action

Robert Snodgrass has been named on Hull City's bench for tonight's clash against Derby County following over a year out with injury.

The 28-year-old winger has been out of action since suffering a knee injury in August 2014, just months after signing for the Tigers from Norwich City.

In the starting XI, manager Steve Bruce has made three changes, bringing in Curtis Davies, Shaun Maloney and Abel Hernandez, who will replace Chuba Akpom up front.

Hernandez was rested last weekend but will lead the line with Mohamed Diame this evening, while Michael Dawson, who was suspended anyway, misses out through injury.

Andrew Robertson is not in the squad as he is suspended, while Akpom has been dropped to the bench for Hull, who will try to keep their place at the top of the Championship table by avoiding defeat.

Meanwhile, Paul Clement has made just the one change as Jeff Hendrick comes into the fold, replacing Bradley Johnson, who is suspended.

Andreas Weimann and Chris Martin will lead the line for the Rams at the KC Stadium this evening.

Hull City: McGregor; Odubajo, Davies, Maloney, Maguire; Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Clucas; Diame, Hernandez Subs: Jakupovic, Bruce, Taylor, Snodgrass, Hayden, Akpom, Aluke

Derby County: Carson; Christie, Keogh, Shackell, Warnock; Hendrick, Butterfield, Ince, Thorne; Weimann, Martin Subs: Grant, Bryson, Bent, Russell, Baird, Pearce, Shotton