Crewe Alexandra vs Walsall - Crewe midfielder Brad Inman available to start against high-flying Walsall

Brad Inman is expected to be fit for Crewe's Sky Bet League One home clash with Walsall.

The in-form midfielder, who has netted five goals in his last five games, is anticipated to have recovered from a succession of knocks picked up in last Saturday's 2-0 win over Rochdale.

Defenders Harry Davis and George Ray have returned to training as they continue their rehabilitation from knee and ankle problems respectively, although this game is too soon for them to feature.

Billy Bingham (hamstring), Ryan Wintle (foot) and Lauri Dalla Valle (ankle) also remain unavailable.

Promotion-chasing Walsall are set to welcome back first-choice goalkeeper Neil Etheridge.

Etheridge has missed the last two games with a knee injury but is now fit again, while Tom Bradshaw is also likely to be available.

Boss Sean O'Driscoll looks set to continue playing Rico Henry on the left of midfield, meaning Milan Lalkovic would likely to stay on the bench.

But the Saddlers manager insisted Lalkovic remains very much in his plans, telling the Express and Star: "When you look at our firepower - Milan is a big part of the equation."