Laurent fit for Grecians clash

18 December 2009 14:13
The French forward has been nursing shin and ankle problems in recent weeks and had to be substituted after an hour of last weekend's thrilling comeback against Hartlepool after taking another knock.[LNB]However, despite missing some training, he insists he is ready to feature at St James Park.[LNB]Simon Francis comes back into the reckoning after missing the 3-2 victory over Hartlepool through suspension and the right-back is likely to be restored to Steve Tilson's starting line-up.[LNB]Fellow defender Osei Sankofa was an unused substitute in that game after recovering from a knee injury and the former Charlton trainee is expected to be part of the squad once again.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk