Russell Martin in line for MK Dons debut

Russell Martin could be in line for his MK Dons debut when Crewe visit this weekend after moving to the Sky Bet League Two club earlier this week.

The Scotland international defender became Paul Tisdale’s first signing of the January transfer window, joining on a free transfer after leaving Walsall last Saturday.

He could bolster a defence that may be without George Williams, who limped off after only six minutes in last weekend’s 4-3 defeat at Bury.

Williams is struggling with a hamstring issue but Tisdale refused to put a timescale on his recovery.

Crewe defender Nicky Hunt is set to miss out.

Hunt picked up a knee injury towards the end of the Railwaymen’s 3-2 victory over Newport last weekend and is likely to be absent for a few weeks.

Fellow defender Eddie Nolan (calf) and midfielder Paul Green (knee) are doubtful.

Defender Michael Raynes will be unavailable after joining Hartlepool on loan for the remainder of the season.