CARETAKER boss Keith Hill at least has a virtually fully fit squad to choose from as he makes his bow in the hot seat for Rochdale's testing League Two trip to the MK Dons.

Hill, a former defensive stalwart and now the Director of Youth Football at Spotland, has hinted that changes are likely for his first game at the helm in the wake of Steve Parkin's departure.

Midfielder Lee Crooks and strikers Glenn Murray and Clive Modise are all pushing for places leaving Hill with some difficult decisions to make.

The stand-in boss could have been handed a less difficult debut as the Dons, under former Brentford chief Martin Allen, are a big physical side.

A major threat to Dale is likely to come in the shape of former Spotland player Clive Platt who now leads the Dons' attacking line and is always a threat.

Hill's chances of landing the job on a permanent basis would receive a massive boost if he, along with newly installed caretaker assistant Gareth Griffiths can somehow arrest Dale's alarming slide down the table by conjuring up an unlikely win.

Last season: Different divisions

Key opponent: Izale McLeod - The Dons dangerman has a tally of 13 goals this season, and will be looking to add to that figure.

Prediction: MK Dons 2 Rochdale 1 - Dale's new boss Keith Hill makes his bow at Milton Keynes, but The Dons are going to prove difficult opponents.

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