Boyce returns as Eastleigh prepare to face Crewe in FA Cup

Eastleigh manager Ben Strevens has Andrew Boyce available again for the FA Cup second round tie with Crewe.

Boyce missed the midweek win over Torquay due to suspension after collecting his fifth yellow card of the season against Halifax.

Fellow defender Reda Johnson is expected to be fit despite being forced off after 30 minutes of the Torquay game.

Jack McKnight and Alex Wynter remain sidelined but Mike Green has resumed training after five weeks out.

Crewe defender Nicky Hunt is a fitness doubt for the trip to Silverlake Stadium.

Hunt was forced off 13 minutes from time in the midweek 0-0 draw at Forest Green Rovers and will be assessed.

Fellow defender Olly Lancashire has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to an ongoing Achilles problem.

Manager David Artell otherwise has a fully-fit squad to choose from.