Clarke could make Colchester comeback

14 February 2011 13:00
Colchester manager John Ward could have defender Nathan Clarke back for the game at Notts County. The on-loan Huddersfield centre-back missed Saturday's 2-1 home win over Swindon with an ankle injury but he could be available if he comes through a late fitness test. Goalkeeper Ben Williams made a return on the bench against the Robins after recovering from a back problem and he is likely to occupy that place again as his replacement Mark Cousins has performed well. Magnus Okuonghae and Brian Wilson will again miss out due to their respective ankle injuries as does fellow defender Morten Knudsen, who signed for the Us last January but has still not made an appearance due to a knee injury, although the trio are closing in on full fitness. On-loan Icelandic midfielder Matthmas Vilhjalmsson and fellow January signing Conor Powell are pushing for places in the squad although they are still short of full match fitness. Midfielder John-Joe O'Toole remains a long-term absentee as he recovers from the cruciate injury he suffered last season.

Source: PA