Barnsley vs Colchester United - Shaun Tuton could earn first Barnsley start against Colchester

Posted Thursday, April 28, 2016 by PA

Barnsley striker Shaun Tuton is pushing for his first start for the club in the home game against Colchester.

Tuton has made six substitute appearances since joining from Halifax for an undisclosed fee in February but staked his claim for a place in the starting line-up with a midweek hat-trick for the under-21s in a 3-3 draw against Leeds.

Defender Aidy White will play no part after missing the last three games due to an abdominal problem, despite having a recent injection.

Fellow defenders George Smith and James Bree are both still sidelined with hamstring injuries and winger Ryan Williams (groin) remains a long-term absentee.

Relegated Colchester travel to Yorkshire without a permanent manager after parting company with Kevin Keen on Tuesday.

David Wright will take charge of the Us for the final two league games, and he will be boosted by the fact midfielder Joe Edwards is available having had his red card against Burton overturned.

The 3-0 home defeat to Nigel Clough's promotion hopefuls confirmed Colchester's relegation to League Two and Wright may now use the two games to give fringe players an opportunity to impress.

On-loan West Ham pair Elliott Lee and Leo Chambers will be hoping to start after returning from injury while George Elokobi is in contention following a leg problem.