STEVEN Thompson returns to the starting line-up as Burnley bid to capitalise on the momentum of their incredible Carling Cup win over Chelsea at QPR this afternoon.
The striker was cup-tied on Wednesday, but lines up alongside Robbie Blake at Loftus Road, with Martin Paterson on the bench alongside midweek goal hero Ade Akinbiyi.
Alan Mahon is also named among the substitutes as reward for his excellent contribution off the bench at Stamford Bridge.
Central defender Clarke Carlisle returns following a one-match ban, filling the void left by captain Steven Caldwell's suspension.
BURNLEY: Brian Jensen; Graham Alexander, Michael Duff, Clarke Carlisle, Stephen Jordan; Wade Elliott, Joey Gudjonsson, Chris McCann, Chris Eagles; Steven Thompson, Robbie Blake.
Subs: Diego Penny, Kevin McDonald, Ade Akinbiyi, Martin Paterson, Alan Mahon.
QPR: Radek Cerny; Damion Stewart, Fitz Hall, Dexter Blackstock, Martin Rowlands, Peter Ramage, Matthew Connolly, Lee Cook, Damiano Tommasi, Samuel Di Carmine, Hogan Ephraim.
Subs: Jake Cole, Damien Delaney, Gavin Mahon, Patrick Agyemang, Emmanuel Ledesma.
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