HOWARD Wilkinson's son, Ben, will feature for York City Reserves in tonight's Pontin's Holidays League clash with Sheffield United at KitKat Crescent (7pm).

The 20-year-old midfielder, whose father managed Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday, is under contract with Hull City but has been given permission to play for the Minstermen second string.

Ipswich Town defender Michael Synnott will also feature in a City squad that includes new signings Simon Rusk and Jimmy Beadle.

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