Northampton trio close in on fitness ahead of Scunthorpe tie
Posted Friday, November 03, 2017 by PA
Northampton trio Matt Crooks, Aaron Phillips and Leon Barnett are all closing in on fitness ahead of the visit of Sky Bet League One rivals Scunthorpe in the FA Cup first round.
Midfielder Crooks was due to return to training this week after a knee injury and right-back Phillips is back in full training following his thigh muscle problem.
Barnett is still battling an Achilles issue and is still not fit but is close to returning to light training.
Northampton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will assess the fitness of the rest of his squad and is expected to make changes.
Scunthorpe could have midfielder Neal Bishop back in contention if he passes a late fitness test.
Levi Sutton has also returned to training after a thigh strain, but the cup tie will come too soon for the 21-year-old midfielder.
Defender Conor Townsend remains sidelined by a hamstring problem.
Midfielder Sam Mantom is recovering from a groin problem, while forward Jonathon Margetts (knee) and Luke Williams (hamstring) are also still out.
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