Burns set for U's bow

Oxford could hand Wes Burns his debut when they host Bury.

The Bristol City loanee has recovered from an ankle injury but was cup-tied for their 2-2 draw with Tranmere in the FA Cup last weekend. The striker is now hopeful of being involved for the first time.

John Campbell and Chey Dunkley were also cup-tied and return to contention but the match comes too soon for strikers Will Hoskins and James Roberts, despite the pair having returned to training this week.

The clash with the Shakers is Tyrone Barnett's last before his loan spell from Peterborough comes to an end.

Bury could have three players back in their squad.

Midfielder Kelvin Etuhu missed last Saturday's FA Cup game with Luton because of a minor hamstring concern, which Shakers boss David Flitcroft admits can plague him when the pitches get heavier.

Defender Adam El-Abd was cup-tied against the Hatters, while fellow loanee Rob Milsom did not have permission to play from his parent club Rotherham, but both will be available again for this trip.

Bury, without a win in five games in all competitions, have no other injury or suspension concerns.