Leeds v Hartlepool

Aidan White hopes to retain his place in Leeds' starting line-up for the home Carling Cup clash with Hartlepool.
The 16-year-old left-back made an impressive full debut in Saturday's win at Carlisle, but cramped up midway through the second half and was replaced by Jonny Howson.

Manager Gary McAllister must decide whether to retain teenager White in the continued absence of suspended Irishman Alan Sheehan but Ben Parker and Andy Hughes provide further options.

Otherwise McAllister has no new injury or suspension problems, but could be tempted to hand goalkeeper Casper Ankergren a start in place of current number one David Lucas.

Striker Robert Snodgrass, Howson, David Prutton and Andy Robinson, could all return to the first team if McAllister opts to rest several of his players.

Hartlepool defender Ben Clark is unlikely to be risked.

Clark is on the comeback trail following a badly sprained ankle but the former Sunderland player is still a long way off regaining match fitness despite returning to training.

Midfielder Willie Boland is also sidelined with an ongoing knee ligament problem and will not make the trip to Elland Road.

Andy Monkhouse, who has scored in each of the last two games, should take his place in midfield after coming through 80 minutes of the 3-3 draw against Oldham at the weekend despite carrying a slight knock on his toe.

Hartlepool boss Danny Wilson has an otherwise full squad at his disposal as they look to continue their impressive form in this season's competition having already knocked out Premier League side West Brom.