Steve Bruce has given starts to a number of fringe players in tonight's Capital One Cup match against Huddersfield Town, making a total of nine changes.

Steve Harper replaces Allan McGregor in goal, while Nick Proschwitz and Matt Fryatt get rare starts. Abdoulaye Faye also starts in defence.

Meanwhile, Mark Robins has made 10 changes to his Huddersfield side.

There are debuts for centre back Tommy Smith and striker Daniel Carr, who is partnered by Martin Paterson in attack.

Alex Smithies in goal is the only player to keep his place.

Hull City: Harper, Rosenior, Faye, Bruce, Dudgeon, Sagbo, Meyler, Quinn, Boyd, Fryatt, Proschwitz

Huddersfield Town: Smithies; Carroll, Wallace, Smith, Woods; Southern, Gobern, Norwood; Scannell, Carr, Paterson