Top scorer James Constable drops to the bench in one of three changes to Oxford United’s starting line-up for the visit of Morecambe.

Scott Rendell replaces the striker, who has just two goals in his last 14 games for the U’s.

Dean Morgan is back in the side after watching Tuesday’s 2-0 win at Accrington Stanleyas an unused substitute, coming in for Oli Johnson, who drops out of the squad altogether.

Andy Whing starts at centre back after both Harry Worley (ankle) and Michael Duberry (groin) failed late fitness tests.

Tony Capaldi is included in the 16-man squad for the first time after recovering from back and knee injuries which have kept the full back out since signing last summer.

United are looking for a fourth win in five games to consolidate their position in npower League Two’s top six.

Oxford Utd: Clarke, Batt, Whing, Wright, Davis, Hall, Chapman, Leven, Montano, Rendell, Morgan

Substitutes: Brown, Tonkin, Capaldi, Wilson, Constable