GOALKEEPER Brian Jensen starts his first game for the Clarets since October as he replaces Lee Grant.

The Dane's recall for this afternoon's game at Leicester City is one of four changes again made by manager Eddie Howe.

Michael Duff is restored to the back line, partnering Andre Bikey at centre half in favour of Everton loanee Shane Duffy.

Wade Elliott, who came off the bench to inject some much-needed creativity into the side during last week's 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town, starts in midfield instead of Marvin Bartley.

Chris Iwelumo is restored to the starting XI in over a month, replacing Ross Wallace.

Manager Eddie Howe has the option to to utilise either a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 formation with the players he has selected.

Both sides will be going all out to arrest their respective poor runs of form and reignite their top six challenge.

Burnley have some welcome extra ammunition on the bench with Steven Thompson fit enough after recovering from surgery on his groin to be named in the 18-man squad.

LEICESTER CITY: Chris Weale, Patrick Van Aanholt, Miguel Vitor, Paul Gallagher, Matt Oakley, Andy King, Richie Wellens, Yakubu, Sol Bamba, Ben Mee, Diomansy Kamara.

Subs: Joao Teizeira, Steve Howard, Lloyd Dyer, Bruno Berner, Yuki Abe, Ricardo, Darius Vassell.

BURNLEY: Brian Jensen, Michael Duff, Tyrone Mears, Andre Bikey, Brian Easton, Wade Elliott, Dean Marney, Chris Eagles, Nathan Delfouneso, Chris Iwelumo, Jay Rodriguez.

Subs: Lee Grant, Clarke Carlisle, Ross Wallace, Steven Thompson, Graham Alexander, Shane Duffy, David Edgar.