Ipswich Town boss Roy Keane will hand a debut to striker Jason Scotland at Crewe.
Scotland has signed a one-year deal at Portman Road after cutting short his stay with Wigan Athletic and will lead the line at Gresty Road in the Carling Cup tie.
Jon Stead will not feature after he left the club to join Bristol City and Town will also be without winger Andros Townsend.
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