Nottingham Forest are without on-loan defender Jack Hobbs for today's Championship clash against Blackburn Rovers, but Danny Collins makes the starting XI after a three-month absence.

Full-back Eric Lichaj has failed a late fitness test and will play no part in the match, while midfielder David Vaughan has recovered from a thigh injury and will start the game at the City Ground.

The East Midlands side will make it 10 games unbeaten in all competitions should they avoid defeat today.

Blackburn, who lost 5-0 to Manchester City in their FA Cup third-round replay three days ago, have captain Scott Dann back from a groin injury.

Goalkeeper Paul Robinson is out for a week with a hamstring strain, while Jordan Rhodes is on the bench, having missed out on training this week.

David Goodwillie is also among the substitutes after his loan spell with Dundee United.

Nottingham Forest: Darlow, Jara, Halford, Collins, Harding, Vaughan, Lansbury, Mackie, Paterson, Reid, Cox
Subs: De Vries, Moussi, Majewski, Derbyshire, Abdoun, Henderson, Miller

Blackburn Rovers: Eastwood, Henley, Dann, Hanley, Spurr, Williamson, Lowe, Cairney, Taylor, Marshall, Gestede
Subs: Kean, Kilgallon, King, Dunn, Rhodes, Morris, Goodwillie