Lewes gave a debut to former Republic of Ireland international Mark Kinsella away to Braintree tonight.

Kinsella, who is currently reserve team manager at Charlton Athletic, made his bow in midfield for the injury-hit Rooks.

The 35-year-old had signed a registration form for the Rooks to help out in an emergency and got the call from manager Steven King for the Braintree match in the absence of Simon Wormull and Dale Binns.

Kinsella made 470 League appearances for Colchester, Charlton, Aston Villa, West Brom and Walsall before taking his backroom job at Charlton in December 2006. He also won 48 caps for Ireland, , playing in the 2002 World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea.

There was a surprise up front for Lewes tonight with Paul Booth missing due to a stomach upset. Jean-Michel Sigere, who had expected to be missing with a hamstring injury, partnered loan signing Charlie Ide. Midfielder Gary Holloway played in midfield despite an eye injury picked up at Bath on Saturday.

Lewes team: Williams, Conroy, Barness, Kinsella, Robinson, Simpemba, Drury, Holloway, Davis, Sigere, Ide. Subs: Barr, Cade, Groves, Hamilton, Legge.

A match report will be posted on this website later.