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U's sweat on Wilson Brian Wilson may miss his first game of the season as Colchester play host to struggling Rochdale. The reliable right-back, who has started each of the club's league and cup games, has been struck down with illness this week and faces a late assessment on Friday. Should he miss out then John White is likely to switch across from left-back to cover, leaving Michael Rose and Ben Coker to compete for his slot. Otherwise, manager John Ward pretty much has a full-strength squad to select from, with winger Ashley Vincent still stepping up his fitness work following his return to training after a hamstring injury. Andy Bond staked his claim for a starting berth with a hat-trick for United's reserves on Wednesday as they booked their place in the Essex Senior Cup final. Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro remains Rochdale's only injury doubt. Akpa Akpro missed Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with npower League One leaders Charlton due to a hamstring injury and it is feared the weekend action may come too soon for him. Former Manchester City defender Stephen Jordan returned to the Dale starting line-up at The Valley as manager John Coleman set up with a 5-4-1 formation. Attacking midfielder Ashley Grimes may return at Jordan's expense if Coleman opts for a more expansive approach against the U's. Rochdale have enjoyed an excellent start to life under former Accrington boss Coleman, winning two and drawing one of the the Liverpudlian's first four games in charge to move within four points of safety in npower League One.