Scott Gardner has made three changes to the Leeds United Under-21s team ahead of today’s Premier League 2 meeting with Crystal Palace.

After the EFL Trophy tie at Oldham Athletic during the week, Robbie Cook returns to the starting XI in goal, behind a defence of Alfie Cresswell, Louis Enahoro-Marcus and Jayden Lienou.

On the flanks, Freddie Lane and Louie Philpott retain their places, next to a midfield duo of Rhys Chadwick and skipper Ollie Pickles. Leading the line is attacking trio Sam Alker, Callum Mills and Carrick Njinko.

On the bench, goalkeeper Darryl Ombang is joined by Roman Egan-Riley, Josh McDonald, Ditmir Hodja and Luke Matykiewicz.

Starting XI: Cook (GK), Cresswell, Enahoro-Marcus, Lienou, Lane, Chadwick, Pickles (C), Philpott, Alker, Mills, Njinko.

Subs: Ombang (GK), Egan-Riley, McDonald, Hodja, Matykiewicz.

Palace: Lee (GK), Kalembo, Somade, Okoli, King (C), Benamar, Danaher, Nascimento, Williams, Gibbard, Gozo.

Subs: Hill (GK), White, Martin, Adams-Collman, Kporha, Angibeaud, Fsida.