Burton midfielder Scott Fraser hoping to shake off illness

Burton boss Nigel Clough hopes to have Scott Fraser available for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Walsall.

Midfielder Fraser, who was limited to a substitute appearance against Fleetwood last weekend because of a couple of knocks, has been feeling unwell this week.

Ben Fox (hamstring) and fellow midfielder Josh Clarke (ankle) stepped up their returns from injury by playing in a friendly on Wednesday and could be involved.

Midfielder Alex Bradley and forward Joe Sbarra are among the players pushing for starts.

Walsall will be without suspended forward Andy Cook at the Pirelli Stadium.

Cook begins a three-match ban after being shown a straight red card during last Saturday’s victory over Bradford.

Fellow striker Morgan Ferrier remains sidelined with a hamstring problem.

Defender Kory Roberts (broken leg) and captain Adam Chambers (broken foot) are long-term absentees.