Crewe Alexandra vs Milton Keynes Dons preview - Inman in for Alex

Crewe winger Brad Inman is available to play some part when the Alex welcome MK Dons to Gresty Road.

The 23-year-old missed last weekend's 1-0 victory over Port Vale with a back injury but he is in contention to feature after making a full recovery.

Forwards Lauri Dalla Valle and Marcus Haber are also fit and are vying for a place in the starting line-up.

Alex boss Steve Davis can no longer call on Uche Ikpeazu, who has been recalled by parent club Watford and subsequently sent to Doncaster, or Adam Dugdale, who has left the club to join Tranmere.

Dons manager Karl Robinson, who will serve the third game of a four-match touchline ban, is hopeful Devante Cole will be fit for the trip.

The striker, on loan from Manchester City, suffered a shoulder injury during the 1-1 draw at Scunthorpe on Tuesday night after coming on as a substitute early in the second half.

However, midfielder Mark Randall and winger Ben Reeves (hamstring) continue to struggle with the injuries that have kept them out of the squad recently.

The likes of Lee Hodson, Dean Bowditch, Daniel Powell, George Baldock and Tom Hitchcock are options for Robinson should he wish to change one or two things.