LEE Holmes has been handed a start for Swindon while Alan Connell is back in the first 11 for tonight's game against Torquay at the County Ground.

Midfielder Holmes, who came off the bench against Crewe at the weekend, replaces Luke Rooney on the left wing.

Connell has been given his chance to make an impression with the striker partnering Paul Benson in attack.

Oliver Risser starts in defence with Jon Smith alongside Simon Ferry in midfield.

Town (4-4-2): Wes Foderingham; Joe Devera, Alan McCormack, Oliver Risser, Alessandro Cibocchi; Matt Ritchie, Simon Ferry, Jon Smith, Lee Holmes; Paul Benson, Alan Connell.

Subs: Lee Cox, Aden Flint, Luke Rooney, Jonathan Tehoue, Ronan Murray.