New signing from Portsmouth Michael Brown is poised to make his league debut for Leeds United as they kick off their season at Championship newcomers Southampton on Saturday (5.20pm).

Other than injured strike duo Luciano Becchio (hamstring) and Davide Somma (knee), United boss Simon Grayson expects to have a near full-strength squad to choose from for the televised clash.

Also vying for first starts alongside Brown are fellow midfielder Adam Clayton and goalkeepers Paul Rachubka and Andy Lonergan.

Robert Snodgrass is back in the frame after injury, along with former Bantams defenders Andy O’Brien and Ben Parker.