Predicted Doncaster Rovers team to face MK Dons with five changes including two in defence

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Doncaster Rovers are looking to get back to winning ways when they travel down to MK Dons on Saturday afternoon.

Grant McCann's side have had plenty of time to stew over their last game, back on September 12 in a 2-0 loss away at Harrogate.

In terms of the team McCann could pick in Buckinghamshire, it's inconceivable that there won't be changes. We'd bring Josh Emmanuel in for a full debut at the expense of Jamie Sterry. We'd also give Joseph Olowu a rare start, with Tom Anderson dropping out. Olowu and Jay McGrath were impressive in the recent cup tie at Everton, putting in a respectable showing against Premier League opposition.

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In midfield we'd throw Patrick Kelly straight back in after his exploits with Northern Ireland's under-21s, with Ben Close the unfortunate one to miss out. Owen Bailey and Harry Clifton add plenty of energy.

Joseph Olowu has started just once in the league so far this season.Joseph Olowu has started just once in the league so far this season.
Joseph Olowu has started just once in the league so far this season.

As for the front three, Ephraim Yeboah comes in for what would be his first league start with Joe Ironside restored as the centre-forward. Luke Molyneux keeps his spot with the likes of Jordan Gibson and Billy Sharp being handy options to have from the bench.

Our Rovers XI: Sharman-Lowe, Emmanuel, McGrath, Olowu, Fleming, Bailey, Kelly, Clifton, Molyneux, Ironside, Yeboah

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