Source: Team_Talk
Leaders braced for Morecambe test
Higginbotham was introduced as a second-half substitute against Crewe on Boxing Day and scored Dale's second goal in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Gresty Road.[LNB]The 20-year-old winger will now hope to be rewarded with a starting berth against the Shrimps at Spotland, with Joe Thompson the most likely to make way.[LNB]Gary Jones was named among the substitutes on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury and could be included in the starting XI this time around.[LNB]Goalkeeper Tom Heaton is set to make his final appearance for the club before his initial loan from Manchester United expires.[LNB]Adam Rundle is available again following his return from a loan spell at Rotherham, although the winger was not included in the matchday 18 against Crewe.[LNB][LNB]
