WIDNES Vikings have announced their 23-man squad for the Festive Derby with Warrington Wolves on 27 December.

There are plenty of high profile absentees, but it will give a first chance to see three-quarter Tom Armstrong.

It is also an opportunity to see new Vikings half-back pairing of Joe Mellor and Tom Gilmore in action.

Former Viking Kevin Brown is named in the Wolves' 24-man squad.

Vikings' 23-man squad is as follows: 26 Tom Armstrong, 30 Olly Ashall, 49 Keanan Brand, 24 Sam Brooks, 18 Greg Burke, 27 Ed Chamberlain, 23 Jay Chapelhow, 22 Ted Chapelhow, 32 Danny Craven, 7 Tom Gilmore, 33 Aaron Heremaia, 28 Ryan Ince, 31 Jordan Johnstone, 19 Macgraff Leuluai, 20 Manase Manuokafoa, 17 Stefan Marsh, 6 Joe Mellor, 66 Dan Norman, 4 Charly Runciman, 29 Brad Walker, 42 Danny Walker, 52 Liam Walsh, 12 Matt Whitley.