How Serious Are We Taking The Carling Cup?

Last updated : 24 August 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

The full draw for the second round of the Carling Cup, ties to be played week commencing August 24:

West Brom v Rotherham
Norwich v Sunderland
Tranmere v Bolton
QPR v Accrington
Bristol City v Carlisle
Leyton Orient v Stoke
Port Vale v Sheffield Wednesday
Hull v Southend
Leeds v Watford
Cardiff v Bristol Rovers
Portsmouth v Hereford
Crystal Palace v Manchester City
Wolves v Swindon
Gillingham v Blackburn
Blackpool v Wigan
Southampton v Birmingham
Preston v Leicester
Newcastle v Huddersfield
West Ham v Millwall
Hartlepool v Burnley
Nottingham Forest v Middlesbrough
Reading v Barnsley
Swansea v Scunthorpe
Doncaster v Tottenham
Peterborough v Ipswich

Hughton: “It's something I've got to very much think over in the next couple of days.

“It’s normal that everyone wants to play as many games as possible, but we have a squad of players, and what you have to be able to do is use that squad.”

Hughton is mulling over whether to give teenage Londoner Nile Ranger his first start in a black and white shirt after the youngster gained more experience with a 24-minute run-out against the Eagles.

And he may also look to reward Tim Krul with a start against the Terriers following his heroics at West Brom at the start of the month.

Geremi, Xisco, Kazenga LuaLua and Tamas Kadar will also come into contention.

Hughton: "I'm quite sure that there will be opportunities for some on Wednesday night. I also have to be mindful we've got a squad of players we need to use."