JON Macken is the only frontman certain to start when Preston entertain Wrexham in the opening round of the Worthington Cup tonight (kick off 7.45pm).

David Moyes' dream team strikeforce of Steve Basham and Kurt Nogan are both recovering from injury and only the fitter of the two is likely to start.

After a hugely successful pre-season, ex-Manchester United youngster Macken opened Preston's league account at Oldham on Saturday.

Wing-back Dominic Ludden looks set to miss out due to a groin strain picked up at the weekend.

New boys Adam Eaton (toe) and Farid Diaf (groin) are both major doubts after collecting summer knocks.

Squad: Lucas, Alexander, Jackson, Murdock, Kidd, Rankine, Appleton, Gregan, Eyres, Macken, Nogan, Basham, Edwards, McKenna, Wright, Darby, Moilanen.

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