Brandon Cooper back with Newport after international duty

Posted Friday, October 16, 2020 by PA

Newport welcome back Brandon Cooper after international duty for Tranmere’s trip to Rodney Parade.

The on-loan Swansea centre-half was part of the Wales Under-21 side beaten in Belgium last weekend and missed the defeat at Cambridge in Sky Bet League Two.

Saikou Janneh, on loan from Bristol City, is pushing for a start in attack as County seek to bounce back from their first league loss of the season.

Kevin Ellison made his league bow as a substitute for the Exiles at Cambridge, and the veteran striker will be hoping for more game-time against one of his former clubs.

Tranmere could hand a debut to Newcastle teenager Jack Young.

The 19-year-old midfielder joined Rovers on a season-long loan from the Premier League club this week.

Tranmere should resemble closer to a full-strength side after being forced to draft in youth players to fulfil their league fixture at Salford.

Positive coronavirus tests, injuries and an international call-up left Rovers boss Mike Jackson with only 10 first-team players available for selection, forcing him to make six changes from the previous game against Scunthorpe.