Injury problems ease for Lions boss

Darren Ward returned as a substitute during last weekend's 2-2 draw at Brentford following six weeks out with a knee injury and could start at the back in the League One clash at the New Den.Fellow defender Andy Frampton is also pushing for a recall having recovered from the ankle injury he suffered last month.Centre-back Zak Whitbread is closing in on a return after hip surgery and could be back next month along with midfielder Ali Fuseini, who is recovering from a knee ligament injury.Striker Gary Alexander is still on the sidelines with a heel problem so Jason Price or Steve Morison will partner top scorer Neil Harris.Scott Barron (ankle) and Pat O'Connor (knee) are still missing.

Source: Team_Talk