Derry begin the year on Friday night with their opening game in the Dr McKenna Cup against Monaghan at Owenbeg.
Lachlan Murray and Matthew Downey, two of Derry’s All-Ireland winning minor team are set to make their senior debuts in the tie.
Desertmartin’s Murray will wear number 15 jersey, while All-Ireland minor-winning captain Matthew Downey will start at left half forward.
Monaghan meanwhile will give senior debuts to Shane Hanratty, Darragh Mc Elearney and Gary Mohan.
