Dagnall set for Crewe start against Port Vale

Crewe manager David Artell may make changes for the visit of Port Vale.

Skipper Chris Dagnall could make the starting line-up after another introduction from the bench in the 2-1 defeat by Barnet as he returns from injury.

Striker Shaun Miller might also make the step up from the bench but full-backs Jamie Sterry and Zoumana Bakayogo have niggling injuries and missed the match on Friday.

Crewe are currently 17th in the League Two standings, nine points above the relegation zone.

Vale midfielder Danny Pugh will miss the match after he was sent off against Chesterfield for a dangerous challenge.

Pugh opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time but was then sent off in first-half stoppage time for a late tackle.

Captain Tom Pope returned against the Spireites after a month out following hernia surgery and looks set to keep his place.

Defender Antony Kay was a second-half substitute in the 2-1 win over Chesterfield and could be in contention to make his first start since hernia surgery in February.