YOUNG Bobby Grant is a surprise inclusion in United's squad for this afternoon's FA Cup third round tie with Everton at Glanford Park.

The versatile 20-year-old, who can play either in midfield or up front, was recalled late yesterday from his loan spell with Rochdale, with the Iron citing injury problems as the reason.

Winger Garry Thompson is known to be struggling with a recurrence of groin trouble.

Former Anfield schoolboy Grant has scored twice in his six appearances for Rochdale in League One.

He arrived at United from Accrington Stanley last summer, but has struggled to make an impact at Championship level.

He was loaned out to Rochdale in November to get some regular first team experience, and was expected to stay at Spotland for at least another month.

Only on Thursday, Iron boss Ian Baraclough said he was happy to let him stay, subject to a 24-hour recall.

That has now been triggered and Scouser Grant is likely to be on the substitutes' bench against Everton.

Ahead of Grant in the pecking order at the moment seems to be Matt Godden, who has come on as substitute in each of Scunthorpe's last three games.

"Matt has come through strongly this year," said Baraclough.

"He is showing us he has a talent which is being nurtured."