Byrom boost for Boro

Byrom has been laid low for over four months thanks to a problem with one of his eyes and then his foot.

The 24-year-old was due to feature against Oxford on Boxing Day, but two successive postponements mean he has to wait for Saturday's trip to Kent.

Only a lack of match fitness may keep the midfielder out of the team, although extra days training may help his cause.

Defender Darius Charles begins a three-match ban for a red card picked up in his team's last outing, the 1-0 loss to Northampton three weeks ago.

Graham Westley will check on Darren Murphy (ankle) and Lee Boylan (calf), while Michael Bostwick returns from a ban.

Source: PA

Source: PA