Down manager James McCartan will look at some of the Mourne County's fringe players during next month's McKenna Cup.

The Down boss had few selection headaches this year (apart from the long-term injury to captain Ambrose Rogers) as his team reached the All-Ireland final, fielding a settled side for the most part.

The likes of Conor Maginn and Ronan Murtagh are pushing for first-team starts and Wee James would like to take a closer look at Brendan McArdle, Mark Doran, Aidan Brannigan, Ronan Sexton and Conor Laverty.

The McKenna Cup in January will give him a chance to weigh up the strength in depth of his squad before the league commences in February. Tweet

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