Crewe Alexandra vs Forest Green Rovers - Chris Dagnall eyeing start as Crewe host Forest Green

Crewe will consider starting Chris Dagnall when they host Forest Green on Tuesday.

The striker continued building his match fitness – following a knee injury – with a substitute appearance in Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Coventry.

James Jones will again miss out as he builds his strength, having continued his recovery from knee and pelvic problems by playing the first hour of Monday’s under-23 fixture against Colchester.

Ryan Wintle and Chris Porter remain long-term absentees.

Forest Green’s Dale Bennett is in contention to start – having remained on the substitutes’ bench for the weekend’s 3-1 defeat at Accrington – after a groin injury.

Christian Doidge is similarly hoping to secure a place on the bench after an ankle injury, but faces a late fitness test.

Tahvon Campbell and Dayle Grubb, meanwhile, are competing to start alongside Reuben Reid in the final third.

If Campbell retains his place, they should again line up in a 3-5-2 formation, but in the event of Grubb earning a recall, he would play behind Reid in a 3-5-1-1.