TEENAGE talent Tom Clarke makes his Town League debut tomorrow!

The 17-year-old defender steps into the starting line-up against MK Dons because Efe Sodje is suspended.

He will have 21-year-old brother Nathan for company and also the encouragement of manager Peter Jackson ringing in his ears.

"Tom is doing excellently and I've no doubt he'll warm to the task tomorrow," said Jackson, whose 18-strong squad travelled south today.

"I said when Tom got his full pro contract that it wouldn't be long before him and Nathan were in the same team - and that time has come.

"We know about their football talent, but their attitude and the way they conduct themselves is first class.

"It will be a proud moment for the Clarke family and I know Tom will remember it for the rest of his life.

"He has been training with the first team for the last six weeks and has never looked out of place.

"His passing and defending are terrific and everything is in place for him to be a top-quality footballer."

Town could have only three men starting tomorrow who kicked off in the 3-1 win against the Dons back in October at the Galpharm - Clarke snr, defender David Mirfin and midfielder Chris Brandon.

Jackson has confirmed that Adnan Ahmed will keep his place after making a debut in the 1-1 draw against Luton, while Paul Rachubka faces the club he started the season with on loan from Charlton.

Luke Beckett makes the final appearance of an initial month's loan, although Doncaster have denied making a £100,000 bid.