Gateshead Reserves in action tonight

Gateshead reserves manager Paul Bryson has named a strong side for tonight's totesport.com League game against Hartlepoool United at the International Stadium, kick-off 7:00pm.

The only non-professional is central defender Luke Gilbert, with Middlesbrough midfielder Kieran Edwards given another run out after scoring on his debut at Grimsby Town last week.

Experienced pair Jonny Allan and Brian Wake again lead the attack with midfielder Steven Baptist back in the fold after completing his one month loan at Northern League club Bedlington Terriers.

Wide man James Marwood will be given some time off the bench after overcoming a problematic ankle injury.

Mid-table Hartlepool have lost only one of their six league games and honours have been even in the two meetings with Gateshead this season.

Gateshead won 2-0 at Billingham in September in the League Cup but then lost 4-1 in the league a month later.

Both Gateshead and Hartlepool's senior sides were in action last night, Gateshead winning 4-1 at Kettering Town and Pools holding Southampton to a goalless draw at Victoria Park.

Gateshead Res: Farman, Baxter, Ferrell, Winn, Jones, Gilbert, Gillies, Edwards, Wake, Allan, Baptist
Subs: Marwood, J.Bogie, Young