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Bees to check on duo; Pearson unlikely to tinker too much

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Brentford will check on Carl Cort and Sam Wood for the Carling Cup second round visit of Hull City.

Striker Cort looks set to miss out again with the Achilles problem which has sidelined him since pre-season, while winger Wood also sat out Saturday's draw at Swindon with a back injury.

Midfielder Nicky Adams will hope to make his full debut after coming on as a substitute at the County Ground following his switch from Leicester.

Defender Pim Balkestein is likely to miss out again after being dropped in favour of the impressive Karleigh Osborne at the weekend.

Striker Kirk Hudson is still struggling with a groin problem and will have to wait a little longer to make his debut.

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Hull boss Nigel Pearson is unlikely to make many changes for the trip to Griffin Park on Tuesday evening.

Pearson will more than likely stick to the side who failed to take their chances in a forgettable 0-0 draw with Watford on Saturday.

New signing Robert Koren looks set to keep his place after creating Hull's best chances in last weekend's Championship clash.

The midfielder went close to netting his first goal from three long-range shots as Hull failed to break down Watford.

Midfielder Craig Fagan is likely to miss out as he battles to recover from a groin strain and James Harper is also ruled out with a fractured metatarsal.

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