Dias to make debut for Dubs in League opener

Just two of the forwards that started the All-Ireland Final for Dublin will take to the field for their long awaited clash with Kerry in tomorrow nights Allianz Football League opening match at Croke Park.

Captain Bryan Cullen and Diarmuid Connolly are the only attackers to survive the success story of just five months ago when they overcame Jack O'Connors side in that dramatic one point victory to be crowned All-Ireland Champions.

Paul Brogan and Kevin McManamon have been given starting positions at half forward and centre forward respectively while Eoghan O'Gara is given his chance at the edge of the square with Tomás Quinn starting in at corner forward.

Pat Gilroy gives Kilmacud Crokes' Craig Dias his senior starting debut for the Dubs alongside 2011 regulars, James McCarthy and Ger Brennan in the half back line.

Michael Dara Macauley takes up his regular role at centre field and will be partnered by Ross McConnell.

All-Ireland Final hero Stephen Cluxton regains the goalkeeper's jersey in a strong assembled Dublin side.

Dublin (SF v Kerry): S Cluxton; M Fitzsimons, R O’Carroll, P McMahon; J McCarthy, G Brennan, C Dias; R McConnell, M D Macauley, P Brogan, K McManamon, B Cullen; D Connolly, E O’Gara, T Quinn.