West Brom's Paul McShane and the Wolves duo Darren Potter and Andy Keogh were included in an inexperienced squad last week.

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But Darren Potter equalised six minutes later, before Hereford's Joe Heath was dismissed for a cynical challenge on Morrison in the penalty area.

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Darren Potter and Paul Anderson were used on the right in the friendly 1-0 win against but Benitez wants more experience in that role.

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Kanoute, the villain for Spurs when he conceded the penalty in extra-time, had his kick saved by Dudek and Robinson then pulled off a save to deny Darren Potter.

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Darren Potter became the second Wednesday midfielder to sustain a cut after an aerial challenge with Derry and Wednesday, who had O'Connor off the field when Palace scored, were again temporarily down to 10 men.

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