David Cornell, Oli Hawkins, Tristan Nydam and Armando Dobra all start for the U23s in this afternoon’s game at Charlton Athletic (KO 2pm).
The young Blues, who are coached by Kieron Dyer and Terry Butcher, are currently second in Professional Development League Two South, 11 points behind leaders Bristol City. The Addicks are fifth.
Manager Paul Cook said at the weekend that he and first-team coach Gary Roberts would be making the trip to Princes Park, Dartford where the game is taking place.
"There’s an U23s game at Charlton on Monday, we’ll be very strong,” he said. "Myself and Gary, we’ll all be there watching the lads, it’s an opportunity to impress.”
U23s: Cornell, Crowe, Andoh, Armin, Clements, Alexander, Nydam, Trialist, Dobra, Crane, Hawkins. Subs: Bort, Oppong, Humphreys, Z Brown, Simpson.