Cliftonville striker Chris Scannell will be available for Tuesday's Europa League third qualifying round first leg tie against CSKA Sofia.

The Reds captain had been a big doubt for the trip because of his work commitments as a dentist.

However, on Monday afternoon, Scannell linked up with his team-mates for the trip to Bulgaria.

Former Derry defender Peter Hutton, who recently signed a new deal with the Reds, has been cleared to play by Uefa.

Hutton will bring European experience to the squad as he played against CSKA Sofia when he was at Derry City.

Kieran O'Connor, who missed the away trip to HNK Cibalia because of work commitments, is also in the Cliftonville panel for Sofia.

CSKA made to the group stages of the Europa League last season, when their opponents included eventual finalists Fulham.

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