Brian McDermott has picked his first Leeds United starting lineup for this afternoon's Yorkshire derby against Sheffield Wednesday.

The former Reading boss has included the likes of loanee striker Steve Morison, who will partner Ross McCormack, and Luke Varney on the wing.

Meanwhile, visiting Wednesday will start with Leroy Lita as a lone frontman, while Stuart Holden has also been named in the midfield.

Leeds: Kenny; Byram, Pearce, Warnock, Drury; Norris, Green, Austin, Varney; McCormack, Morison

Sheff Wed: Kirkland; Buxton, Llera, Gardner, R.Johnson; Holden, Coke, Prutton, Helan, J.Johnson; Lita

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Liam Apicella