JIM MCGUINNESS HAS named Karl Lacey in the Donegal starting XV ahead of the Ulster SFC final on Sunday.
The Footballer of the Year replaces Declan Walsh in defence in only change from semi-final win against Down.
The Clones showdown will be Lacey’s first start of the year after being bothered by hip injury since the All-Ireland final last September.
Donegal XV v Monaghan: Paul Durcan; Paddy McGrath, Neil McGee, Eamonn McGee; Anthony Thompson, Karl Lacey, Frank McGlynn; Rory Kavanagh, Ryan Bradley; Mark McHugh, Leo McLoone, David Walsh; Paddy McBrearty, Michael Murphy, Colm McFadden.