Murray set for Kildare debut as O'Neill makes 3 changes to Lilies side for vital Derry clash

James Murray will make his championship debut for Kildare this afternoon when they take on Derry in the first round of the All-Ireland qualifiers in Owenbeg.

The Moorefield star was a late addition to the panel this year following his club commitments, and he has yet to ever play a competitive minute for the senior county side, but manager Cian O'Neill has opted for Murray ahead of Johnny Byrne at wing-back.

There are two other changes to the starting team as Tommy Moolick comes in at midfield and David Slattery gets the nod at corner-forward, with Keith Cribbin and Eanna O'Connor both dropping out.

Kildare will be hoping to finally end a torrid losing streak that dates back to last year's Leinster final, while the last time the Lilywhites tasted victory of any kind in competitive football was almost 51 weeks ago when they defeated Meath.

Throw-in is scheduled for 3pm tomorrow afternoon in Owenbeg, and KildareNow will bring you live coverage and reaction from the Derry venue.