ANDY KING will waste little time in handing a first start to Tottenham youngster Johnnie Jackson after watching his side crash to a fifth successive defeat.

The former England Under 20 captain is now free of suspension and Town's miserable run of form means a Second Division debut beckons for the Londoner on Saturday.

He will have to lift a losing side after Wycombe Wanderers triumphed 2-1 in the Worthington Cup first round clash at the County Ground last night.

Aside from the pain of another reverse, King also faces a potential injury crisis ahead of Saturday's trip to Queens Park Rangers.

Manchester United youngster Jimmy Davis limped off the field with an ankle injury, as did defender Adam Willis, who picked up the knock while netting Town's equaliser.

King said: "I'm not sure what the extent of the damage is to both players at this stage but it's clearly something I could do without."

Davis himself said he hoped it was nothing too serious but he was walking very gingerly as he left the County Ground, while Willis also complained of soreness at full time.

The manager is not a happy man and feels too many of his players are simply failing to fulfil the roles required of them.

Further changes are likely for the difficult-looking trip to Loftus Road and 20-year-old Jackson will be the main beneficiary.

King said: "There is a downward spiral which has to be stopped.

"Jackson will have to come into a difficult situation. But he is a good player, will provide me with the balance I need on the left side and it's fair to say he will be involved in some capacity on Saturday."