Derry have received a massive boost ahead of their Allianz NFL Division 2 decider with the return of Mark Lynch to the starting line-up.

A hand injury ruled Lynch out of Derry's last two league fixtures against Sunday's opponents Westmeath and Louth.

Michael Bateson makes way for the Derry captain while there is also a starting place for Ballinascreen's Benny Heron. He replaces Lee Kennedy at corner forward.

Derry (NFL V Westmeath) - Eoin McNicholl; Aidan McAlynn, Chrissy McKaigue, Gerard O'Kane; Charlie Kielt, Mark Lynch, Sean Leo McGoldrick; Patsy Bradley, Ryan Bell; Daniel Heavron, James Kielt, Enda Lynn; Benny Heron, Eoin Bradley, Raymond Wilkinson.

Subs: Thomas Mallon, Brian McCallion, Declan Brown, Michael Bateson, Conor McAtamney, Bliain Gormley, Lee Kennedy, Declan Mullan, Coilin Devlin, Ciaran McFaul, Emmett McGuckin. Tweet

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