Town have six players away with international squads this weekend. Darren Bent is in action first on Friday night for the England U21s against Germany in a UEFA European U21 Championship, Group Six qualifier at Hull s KC Stadium (Sky Sports One, 7pm).
Striker Darryl Knights is continuing his trial with Leyton Orient and played 90 minutes of a 1-0 reserves friendly victory over Dagenham and Redbridge yesterday. Knights previously took part in another friendly with Brentford last week.
Town have released central defender Aidan Collins for the second time. The 20-year-old was initially told he could leave by Joe Royle a year ago but, after the change of management, was given further time to prove himself.
Town s hopes of retaining the FA Youth Cup won last May are over after the U18s lost 2-1 at Liverpool. The young Blues were unlucky to be defeated with Liverpool keeper Dave Roberts making a number of saves and Kieran Leabon having a late goal ruled out.
Town s U18s continue their defence of the FA Youth Cup tonight when they take on Liverpool at Anfield (KO 7pm). A fifth round trip to Burnley prior to Saturday, 4th February awaits the victors of the tie.