Team News: Edinburgh City (A)

David Gray has named two Hibernian FC starting XIs for this afternoon’s pre-season friendly against Edinburgh City; 1pm kick-off at Meadowbank.

 As it’s the Club’s first game in preparation for the Premier Sports Cup and William Hill Premiership, the players are expected to play a maximum of 45 minutes each.

The first half XI sees new signing Josef Bursik start in goal with Kanayo Megwa, Nohan Kenneh, Riley Harbottle, and Oscar MacIntyre at the back. Joe Newell captains the side and is in midfield alongside Dylan Levitt and Luke Amos. Chris Cadden starts on the right wing, Harry McKirdy on the left, and Dylan Vente upfront.

The second half XI sees Max Boruc in goal with a back four of Rory Whittaker, Lewis Miller, Joseph McGrath and Jordan Obita in front of him. Josh Campbell captains the second half team and starts in a midfield three alongside Reuben McAllister and Jake Doyle-Hayes. Rudi Molotnikov starts on the right, with Jair Tavares on the left, and Josh Landers up-front.

Owen Calder is on the substitutes bench for both sides.

First Half XI

1. Josef Bursik

6. Dylan Levitt

9. Dylan Vente

11. Joe Newell (c)

12. Chris Cadden

14. Luke Amos

17. Harry McKirdy

24. Nohan Kenneh

26. Riley Harbottle

27. Kanayo Megwa

37. Oscar MacIntyre

Second Half XI

25. Max Boruc

2. Lewis Miller

8. Jake Doyle-Hayes

21. Jordan Obita

29. Jair Tavares

32. Josh Campbell (c)

35. Rudi Molotnikov

40. Reuben McAllister

42. Rory Whittaker

44. Josh Landers

45. Joseph McGrath

Bench

47. Owen Calder